The way I see it : a personal look at autism and Asperger's / Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
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TextPublication details: Arlington, Tex. : Future Horizons, 2011.Edition: Rev. and expanded 2nd. edDescription: 339 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 193527421X
- 9781935274216
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Main Library | NonFiction | 616.8588 G753 | Available | 33111006355735 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this innovative book, Dr. Temple Grandin gets down to the REAL issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum 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 a great deal of research. These are just some of the specific topics Temple delves into:
How and Why People with Autism Think Differently Economical Early Intervention Programs that Work How Sensory Sensitivities Affect Learning Behaviors Caused by a Disability vs. Just Bad Behaviors Teaching People with Autism to Live in an Unpredictable World Alternative Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine Employment Ideas for Adults with AutismThis revised and expanded edition contains revisions based on the most current autism research , as well as 14 additional articles including:
The Role of Genetics and Environmental Factors in Causing Autism Understanding the Mind of a Nonverbal Person with Autism Finding Mentors and Appropriate Colleges And many more!
"With 14 new articles"--T.p.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-328) and index.
Dr. Temple Grandin discusses how and why people with autism think differently, economical early intervention programs, how sensory sensitivities affect learning, the difference between bad behavior and bad behavior caused by a disability, teaching people with autism how to live in an unpredictable world, the pros and cons of alternate medicine and conventional medicine, and employment ideas for adults with autism.