In this innovative book, Dr. Temple Grandin gets down to the REAL issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her “insider” perspective and a great deal of research. These are just some of the specific topics Temple delves into: * How and Why People with Autism Think Differently
* Economical Early Intervention Programs that Work
* How Sensory Sensitivities Affect Learning
* Behaviors Caused by a Disability vs. Just Bad Behaviors
* Teaching People with Autism to Live in an Unpredictable World
* Alternative Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine
* Employment Ideas for Adults with Autism This revised and expanded edition contains revisions based on the most current autism research, as well as 14 additional articles including: * The Role of Genetics and Environmental Factors in Causing Autism
* Understanding the Mind of a Nonverbal Person with Autism
* Finding Mentors and Appropriate Colleges
* And many more! --- from the publisher Reviews: "This book is insightful, helpful, and hopeful—just like the woman who wrote it! It is a 'how-to' guide that I am confident will leave any reader feeling both informed and inspired.” --Emily Gerson Saines, Executive Producer of the HBO movie Temple Grandin About the Author: Temple Grandin earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, went on to become an associate professor at Colorado State University, and wrote two books on autism, including the seminal "Thinking in Pictures." One of the most celebrated -- and effective -- animal advocates on the planet, Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals.
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