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W
hether you are new to the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) or a seasoned veteran to
autism’s challenges, the sheer volume of new information on the subject can
be overwhelming. Books are a good place
for stored information that you can keep
on-hand and reference if necessary. Your
learning can be enhanced and personalized by highlighting, taking notes and
marking pages along the way. If you have
not already begun your autism bookshelf,
start slowly. Choose just a few books at a
time. Before purchasing, browse through
the book to see if the information is relevant to you and written in such a way
that you will enjoy the reading and learning experience. If you are still unsure and
do not know where to begin, these wellrounded suggestions are the perfect start
to your autism library and great add-ons
to an existing one.
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Zoom Autism Through Many Lenses
The Autistic Brain,
Thinking across the Spectrum
by Temple Grandin
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
1st edition (April 30, 2013)
One of the most well-known voices in the autism
community is Dr. Temple Grandin. An autistic
herself, she shares from her own experiences
while informing the reader of remarkable new
scientific discoveries that aid in understanding the true spectrum of autism. In this book,
Dr. Grandin takes us on “a tour” of her autistic
brain, sharing directly from her experiences
and insights as well as from a scientific point of
view that the discoveries and data of her many
brain scans have provided. She addresses longoverlooked sensory issues linking brain science
to behavior in a smooth and entertaining way
that are easy for the layperson to understand. She
helps to make sense of the complexities of autism
for all of us.