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A groundbreaking book from one of the world's most celebrated animal scientists that will revolutionise our understanding of how animals think and feel

'Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different and coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us' The New York Times'A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we'll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century' Steve Silberman, bestselling author of NeuroTribes Do you think in pictures, patterns or words?In a world engineered for the verbal thinker, those of us with a visual brain can often be overlooked and underestimated. In this landmark book, international bestselling author and activist Temple Grandin transforms our understanding of how our brains are wired differently. Bringing together cutting-edge research and her own experience as a visual thinker, Grandin reveals a ground-breaking new approach to revolutionizing modern structures such as education, health and media so that they equally serve people with all kinds of minds. Visual Thinking is a perspective shifting book that will open our eyes to the value of a life in picture.

'An extraordinary source of inspiration for autistic children, their parents - and all people' TimeIt'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 groundbreaking new research.In this fascinating and highly readable book, Temple Grandin offers her own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. She also highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting of all, she argues that raising and educating children on the autistic spectrum needs to be less about focusing on their weaknesses, and more about fostering their unique contributions.

A gifted and successful animal scientist, the author, who is autistic, tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete and visual way - somewhat akin to how animals think. She gives an insight into autism and its challenges using her observed understanding of the workings of her mind.

Describes the unique challenges of females on the autism spectrum. In the book, you'll follow the lives of women with autism through childhood, the social and academic challenges of the education system, and into the career and dating worlds. You'll also hear from top experts on crucial and often under-discussed subjects.

Temple Grandin extends her expert guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin's fascinating explanations of how herd animals think -- describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories -- and how to analyze their behaviour, will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively.

Reviews the natural behaviour and temperament of cattle. This book describes low-stress methods for moving cattle on pastures, paddocks, and feedlot pens. It features plans for various things from gate latches to chutes, corrals, and sorting pens for full-scale facilities.

La Dra. Temple Grandin analiza los desafíos cotidianos reales que enfrentan los padres, maestros y niños. En este completo y detallado manual Temple ilustra técnicas que ha descubierto que funcionan en el campo de la educación. Los temas incluyen: La importancia de la intervención tempranaEnseñanza para diferentes estilos de pensamientoDesarrollo del talento como herramienta motivacional para los estudiantesMantener expectativas elevadas ¡Y mucho más!En estas valiosas páginas, Temple ofrece estrategias prácticas y consejos basados en su propia experiencia y en su extensa investigación, destacando lo que debe hacerse y lo que no, proporcionando para ello herramientas probadas que pueden ser implementadas de manera inmediata. Temple sostiene que la educación de los niños en el espectro autista debe centrarse en sus fortalezas, las cuales suelen pasar desapercibidas, para fomentar sus contribuciones únicas al mundo. Como ha señalado Publishers Weekly: "Para los educadores o padres de niños autistas, este será un recurso valioso".In the Spanish version of Autism and Education, Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early intervention Teaching for different types of thinkingDeveloping talentMotivating studentsKeeping high expectationsAnd much more!In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world. As Publishers Weekly has noted "For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource."

"Who knows better about developing the talents of those with autism than Temple Grandin? This updated and expanded third edition of Developing Talents considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with autism. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship and many other options. Using real-life examples, Grandin and Duffy note that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. The book explores many unnoticed aspects of vocational rehabilitation programs that provide job training and placement for people with disabilities, as well as Social Security Administration programs that offer vocational assistance. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum."--

Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Maya Lin - what do they all have in common? They're visual thinkers. Do you like puzzles, coding and taking things apart? Do you write stories, act in plays, slay at Wordle? The things you are good at are clues to how your brain works. Are you good at maths? Working with your hands? Are you a neat freak or a big mess? Are you a visual thinker?With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains the different types of thinkers - verbal thinkers who are good with language, and visual thinkers who learn through pictures and patterns. In Different Kinds of Minds, discover all kinds of brains and why we need to work together to create solutions for real-world problems.

Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Her 40 + years of experience in observing animals is detailed in The Animal Welfare Journals. Her professional training as a scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science.

Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early interventionTeaching for different types of thinking Developing talentMotivating studentsKeeping high expectationsAnd much more!In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers dos and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world.As Publishers Weekly noted "For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource."

Provides tips and insights from the world's leading experts on subjects including Carol Gray, Social Stories for a pandemic; Dr Tony Attwood, Latest Research on Autism and Covid 19; Temple Grandin, How the Lockdown is Affecting Me; Carol Kranowitz, Sensory "Quinks" for Cooped-Up Days; and Ellen Notbohm, An Autistic Perspective on Social Distancing.

Temple Grandin offers the world yet another great work, an inspiring and informative book that offers both hope and encouragement. In these pages, Temple presents the personal success stories of fourteen unique individuals that illustrate the extraordinary potential of those on the autism spectrum.

In the beloved classic book The Way I See It, Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the REAL issues of autism - the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. In this updated edition, Temple offers helpful dos and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips all based on her insider perspective and a great deal of research.

From the ethics of slaughtering farmed livestock to the practical guidelines that must be put in place to maximise animal welfare, this book combines scientific evidence with down-to-earth practical advice for government and private industry managers, veterinarians and animal welfare practitioners.

Here is your pocket guide to Temple Grandin and a great introduction to her thoughts and advice on both autism and sensory issues. In this handy reference book, Temple gives an overview of what it is like to have autism and sensory difficulties, reveals how she overcame her sensory issues, gives useful tips, then answers your questions in an easy to reference Q&A.

Born with autism, both authors now famously live successful social lives, But their paths were very different. Whether you are a person with autism, a caregiver in the autism community, or just someone interested in an ""outsider"" view of society, their powerful stories will enthrall and enlighten you.

Have you ever wanted to get Temple Grandin's ideas on growing up as an older child with autism? Now you can. Here, in this handy reference book, Temple gives an overview of what it is like to grow up and get a career with autism, tells how she overcame certain issues, gives useful tips, then answers your questions in an easy to use reference Q&A.

This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures

'The modern day Doctor Dolittle' (Guardian), bestselling author of Animals in Translation, investigates the secrets of mental health in animals.