An Inside View of Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

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Found this very interesting, and thought parents and everyone on autism spectrum, who just found out there child has autism should take a look. you can still be successful if you have autism and some interesting information.


INTRODUCTION
I am a 44-year old autistic woman who has a successful international career designing livestock equipment. I completed my Ph.D. in Animal Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana and I am now an Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Early intervention at age 2 1/2 helped me overcome my handicap.

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Thank you, jaydog, for pointing out the excellent article about Temple Grandin. I have read it before but it is also informative to reread and find points missed the first time.

Grandin's approach is rational, straightforward and directly explains her wond difference without finger pointing or self pity. Both people living on the Autism Spectrum and NTs will find this a useful resource. Bravo, Temple.

That sounds very interesting
Another great book is Songs of the Gorilla Nations by Dawn Prince Hughes. I really related to her story, and she explains Aspergers very well.

For some bizarre reason, I always thought Temple Grandin was Aspergers, not Autistic but the article never actually uses the word Aspergers.

Also, her communication issues would have graded her as HFA.