The Autistic Brain: understanding the autistic brain by one of the most accompli

Description: The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin, Richard Panek Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Offers authors own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. This book highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Publisher Description Understanding the autistic brain by one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the worldWant to read just one book about autism? Read this. Written by Temple Grandin, one of the worlds most accomplished and well-known adults with autism, this thought-provoking, insightful and inspirational book - with illustrative diagrams and key points pulled out for emphasis - will assist not only fellow autistics and families with affected members, but also researchers and physicians seeking to better understand the condition.An extraordinary source of inspiration for autistic children, their parents - and all people -- TimeThe Autistic Brain can both enlighten readers with little exposure to autism and offer hope and compassion to those who live with the condition -- Scientific AmericanGrandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different but coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us... -- New York TimesEnjoyable, insightful read -- ***** Reader reviewThis book is a delight from start to finish -- ***** Reader reviewSuperb, readable book -- ***** Reader reviewGreat book. Very insightful and easy to follow -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************Its estimated that one in almost a hundred people are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum but there is far more hope for them today than ever before thanks to ground-breaking new research.In this fascinating and highly readable book, Temple Grandin offers her own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research.She highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting of all, she argues that raising and educating children on the autistic spectrum needs to be less about focusing on their weaknesses, and more about fostering their unique contributions.Written in a clear, concise and accessible way, with illustrative diagrams and key points pulled out for emphasis, this is an all-encompassing guide that will change the perception of autism. Author Biography Temple Grandin is one of the worlds most accomplished and well known adults with autism. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and is a professor at Colorado State University. She is the author of six books, including bestsellers Thinking in Pictures and The Autistic Brain. Dr. Grandin lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism, and her work has been covered in the New York Times, People, National Public Radio, and 20/20. She was also honored in Time Magazines 2010 "The 100 Most Influential People in the World." The HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards. Details ISBN 1846044499 ISBN-13 9781846044496 Title The Autistic Brain Author Temple Grandin, Richard Panek Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 256 Publisher Ebury Publishing GE_Item_ID:78652945; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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