{"product_id":"9781846044496","title":"The Autistic Brain","description":"Author: Grandin, Temple\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781846044496\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Apr 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding the autistic brain by 'one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWant to read just one book about autism? Read this. Written by Temple Grandin, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eone of the world's 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An extraordinary source of inspiration for autistic children, their parents - and all people' -- \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The Autistic Brain\u003c\/i\u003e can both enlighten readers with little exposure to autism and offer hope and compassion to those who live with the condition' -- \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different but coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us...' -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Enjoyable, insightful read' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book is a delight from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Superb, readable book' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Great book. Very insightful and easy to follow' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e********************************************************************************************\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fascinating and highly readable book, \u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e offers her \u003cb\u003eown experience as an autistic person\u003c\/b\u003e alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research.\u003cbr\u003eShe highlights \u003cb\u003elong-ignored sensory problems\u003c\/b\u003e as well as the need to \u003cb\u003etreat autism symptom by symptom\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting of all, she argues that raising and educating children on the autistic spectrum needs to be \u003cb\u003eless about focusing on their weaknesses\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003emore about fostering their unique contributions\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten 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. \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48150314057886,"sku":"UBD-9781846044496","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781846044496.jpg?v=1786964095","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781846044496","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}