The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin and Richard Panek

Explore a Different Kind of Mind: Uncover the Strengths of The Autistic Brain!

Delve into a truly groundbreaking exploration of the brain with The Autistic Brain by the renowned Temple Grandin and Richard Panek! Temple Grandin is celebrated worldwide for transforming attitudes towards autism, and in this book, she reports from the forefront of autism science. This isn't just a book about challenges; it's about "exploring the strength of a different kind of mind." Scientific American notes that it "can both enlighten readers with little exposure to autism and offer hope and compassion to those who live with the condition." You'll find remarkable discoveries about the brain, the latest genetic research, and a new view where we "need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis." Grandin also argues that raising autistic children needs to be less about focusing on weaknesses and more about fostering their unique contributions, affirming that "Autism can be turned into a gift, not a disability." The New York Times highlights how Grandin helps us "understand autism...as a different but coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us." An "extraordinary source of inspiration" (TIME) and a truly essential read for anyone interested in neurodiversity.

Very light shelf wear on the corners, consistent with minimal handling (as shown in image).

Brand new but there are some imperfections as shown.