Thinking In Pictures-Expanded Edition

Here, in Dr Temple Grandin's own words, is the story of what it is like to live with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and to be among the few people who have broken through many of the neurological impairments associated with the disorder.

Throughout her life, Temple has developed unique coping strategies, including her famous "squeeze machine," which she modelled after seeing the calming effect of squeeze chutes on cattle. She describes her painful isolation growing up "different" and her discovery of visual symbols to interpret the "ways of the natives."

Thinking In Pictures also provides information from the front lines of autism, including treatment, medication, and diagnosis, as well as Temple's insights into genius, savants, sensory phenomena, and animal behaviour.

Ultimately, it is Temple's unique ability to describe the way her visual mind works and how she first made the connection between her impairment and animal temperament that is the basis of her extraordinary gift and phenomenal success.

A great resource that can introduce anyone who either suffers from Austism (or knows someone who does) into the world of ASD.