Description:
Temple Grandin's window into the subjective experience of autism is of value to all of us who hope to gain a deeper understanding of the human mind by exploring the ways in which it responds to the world's challenges. -- The Washington Times.
In this updated and expanded sixth edition of The Way I See It, Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the REAL issues of autism--the ones parents, teachers, and autistic individuals 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 scientific research.
Topics include:
- Alternative vs. conventional medicine
- How to avoid getting trapped by labels
- The importance of early educational intervention
- How to control video gaming and screen time
- Exploring careers and applying talents
- And much more!
Dr. Grandin has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for topics related to autism. This handy reference book contains much of the information from the three smaller books in the series, Autism and Education, Autism and Adolescence, and Autism, Sensory and Behavior, all in one accessible place.
Whether you're searching for something specific or reading cover-to-cover, The Way I See It is required reading for everyone whose life is touched by autism. The sixth edition contains a new section on autism and sensory challenges, as well as updated research throughout.
Brief description: Temple Grandin earned her PhD in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with autism in the world. She presents at conferences nationwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD. She is the author of Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation (which spent many weeks on The New York Times Best-Seller List), The Autistic Brain, and The Loving Push, co-written with Debra Moore, PhD One of the most celebrated -- and effective -- animal advocates on the planet, Dr. Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Review Quotes:
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
Every school, large or small, with the responsibility of educating children with autism or Asperger's needs the guidance this book offers. . . . every parent will find within these pages golden nuggets of advice, encouragement, and hope to fuel their day-to-day journey through their child's autism. . . . The wisdom she offers through this book and its personal reflections on autism will, I'm sure, ring true for many more decades to come. -- Ruth Christ Sullivan, first elected president of the Autism Society of America
Praise for the series:
"A valuable tool for both parents and educators centered on Grandin's personal experiences and her many years in the fields of autism and behavior science. This is essential for parents with an autistic child. -- Library Journal, * Starred Review * for Autism and Education
"Grandin...delivers an insightful and pragmatic guide to helping autistic children thrive...she pinpoints guiding principles (high expectations yield results) and brass-tacks recommendations (strategies for teaching turn-taking or mastering basic life skills) combine to create a program that's thoughtful and comprehensive, but not overwhelming. For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource." -- Publishers Weekly