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Thinking in Pictures
- My Life with Autism
- Narrated by: Deborah Marlowe
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
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Navigating Autism
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- Written by: Temple Grandin PhD, Debra Moore PhD
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. Internationally best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions help listeners put them to practical use.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Most useful for health care and education workers
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NeuroTribes
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- Written by: Steve Silberman
- Narrated by: William Hughes
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- Unabridged
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Not so good
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Visual Thinking
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- Written by: Temple Grandin PhD
- Narrated by: Andrea Gallo, Temple Grandin PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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A quarter of a century after her memoir, Thinking in Pictures, forever changed how the world understood autism, Temple Grandin—the “anthropologist from Mars,” as Oliver Sacks dubbed her—transforms our awareness of the different ways our brains are wired. Do you have a keen sense of direction, a love of puzzles, the ability to assemble IKEA furniture without crying? You are likely a visual thinker.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eye opening.
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- Written by: Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, and others
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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5 out of 5 stars
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this book is affirming
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- Written by: Devon Price PhD
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 109
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In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares their personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr. Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very well written and important book.
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- Written by: Naoki Higashida
- Narrated by: Tom Picasso
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, The Reason I Jumpis a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good insight into the mind of an autistic teen
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Navigating Autism
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- Written by: Temple Grandin PhD, Debra Moore PhD
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. Internationally best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions help listeners put them to practical use.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Most useful for health care and education workers
- By Cameron Britton on 2023-09-08
Written by: Temple Grandin PhD, and others
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NeuroTribes
- The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
- Written by: Steve Silberman
- Narrated by: William Hughes
- Length: 18 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not so good
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Written by: Steve Silberman
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- Written by: Temple Grandin PhD
- Narrated by: Andrea Gallo, Temple Grandin PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
A quarter of a century after her memoir, Thinking in Pictures, forever changed how the world understood autism, Temple Grandin—the “anthropologist from Mars,” as Oliver Sacks dubbed her—transforms our awareness of the different ways our brains are wired. Do you have a keen sense of direction, a love of puzzles, the ability to assemble IKEA furniture without crying? You are likely a visual thinker.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eye opening.
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Written by: Temple Grandin PhD
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Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
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- Written by: Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, and others
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- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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this book is affirming
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 109
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Story5 out of 5 stars 109
In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares their personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr. Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very well written and important book.
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The Reason I Jump
- The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
- Written by: Naoki Higashida
- Narrated by: Tom Picasso
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good insight into the mind of an autistic teen
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The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
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The Asperger's syndrome bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best book I’ve read on the subject, hands down
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26
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A unique look at women and girls with autism spectrum disorder. The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis, life and experiences of a person with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has largely gone unresearched and unreported until recently. In this audiobook Sarah Hendrickx has collected both academic research and personal stories about girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings, thoughts and experiences at each stage of their lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well...that explained a lot
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Autism Relationships Handbook
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- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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worth it
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The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism: 5th Edition: Revised & Expanded
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- Narrated by: Stephanie Barry
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 2
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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 and expanded fifth 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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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good book lots of good information and insights
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Bright Not Broken
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- Written by: Rebecca S. Banks, Diane M. Kennedy, Temple Grandin
- Narrated by: Vanessa Hart
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6
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The future of our society depends on our gifted children - the population in which we'll find our next Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, or Virginia Woolf. Yet the gifts and talents of some of our most brilliant kids may never be recognized because these children fall into a group known as twice exceptional, or "2e". Twice exceptional kids are both gifted and diagnosed with a disability - often ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder - leading teachers and parents to overlook the child's talents and focus solely on his weaknesses.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Refers to DSM 4
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Animals in Translation
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- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8
Temple Grandin’s professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think—putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate “animal talk.”
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3 out of 5 stars
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interesting Perspective,
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Written by: Temple Grandin, and others
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Autism in Heels
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38
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This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but - more importantly - as a thoroughly modern woman.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully written
- By Kapowe13 on 2021-08-23
Written by: Jennifer Cook O'Toole
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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic
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- Written by: Michael McCreary
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 93
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 84
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Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent and insightful for every walk of life
- By Anonymous User on 2023-07-21
Written by: Michael McCreary
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Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults: 2nd Edition
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- Written by: Theresa Regan
- Narrated by: Meryl Goldsmith
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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New edition 2021 with updated research, additional insight, and strategies for communication, information about autism in special populations (such as the gender diverse, those with problematic internet use and gaming addictions, females, and more), and a new section on aging and dementia. Autism is a childhood condition...right? Not right. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The great strides we have made in understanding childhood autistic behaviors and interventions have lagged dramatically behind the needs of aging autistics.
Written by: Theresa Regan
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Odd Girl Out
- Written by: Laura James
- Narrated by: Lucinda Clare
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. She struggled to cope in a world that often made no sense to her, as though her brain had its own operating system. It wasn't until she reached her 40s that she found out why: Suddenly and surprisingly, she was diagnosed with autism. With a touching and searing honesty, Laura challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be autistic. Married with four children and a successful journalist, Laura examines the ways in which autism has shaped her career, her approach to motherhood, and her closest relationships.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finally someone who gets it.
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Aspergirls
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- Written by: Rudy Simone
- Narrated by: Lucie McNeil
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt and savant skills to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Take Lightly
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Written by: Rudy Simone
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Look Me in the Eye
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- Written by: John Elder Robison
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16
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Ever since he was small, John Robison had longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits, an inclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact, dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes, had earned him the label "social deviant". No guidance came from his mother or his father. It was no wonder he gravitated to machines, which could, at least, be counted on.
Written by: John Elder Robison
Publisher's Summary
In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world.
What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity.
What the critics say
"A uniquely fascinating view not just of autism but of animal - and human - thinking and feeling, [providing] insights that can only be called wisdom." (Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don't Understand)
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- John Freebury
- 2019-03-14
Great insights on behaviour.
This book has provided me with a entirely new set of insights on behaviour, and not just human behaviour. I loved her scientific approach to making links between her experience, the experience of many others, with that of other living creatures too. 🙏💙🤓🐃🐃🐂🐃🐴
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- T Woodward
- 2022-05-25
so so informative!!!
Never actually been diagnosed autistic, but knowing all the issues I had to deal with, after listening to this incredibly eye-opening audio book, I've been able to prove to myself that I truly am a high functioning autistic person.
I excelled in Math and science, but struggled terribly in English. My love for anything mechanical led me to becoming an Industrial Maintenance mechanic.
l loved everything I worked on and with also being a computer geek I easily was able to understand all the new automated machines.
Anyway, thanks to this wonderful book I now better understand my weirdness!!!!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Kali R
- 2021-04-13
Just the book I needed to understand myself.
I learned that I'm autistic at the age of 35, and it turns out that I have more in common with Temple Grandin than most authors. For anyone who is neurodivergent themselves or knows someone who is autistic, this book will give you insight.
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- Soul Disciple
- 2020-11-17
Lifechancing book for me
I have autism and this helped me immensely. Understand myself, other like me and others not like me. I love the Author. She can teach and entertain at once. Ill be getting all her books because they help so much!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Sean
- 2010-07-11
Interesting look Inside Autism
I got this book on a whim, a friend of mine had mentioned it during a long discussion about how being sociopaths probably succeed more in business. I don't know how we got to discussing that..
Anyway. Back to this book.
Temple Grandin clearly and eloquently describes what it is like to be autistic, and how her mind works. She is able to describe it well enough that I feel like I can fairly well wrap my head around autism, and what it must be like.
I always wondered if I was a little aspergerish, but after I read this book, I realized that I'm not. I'm just anti-social and introverted. Not all the time though, don't worry. I can still party like a rockstar.
The latter half of this book gets pretty technical, and starts to talk about autism, various treatments, education, upbringing, etc. It seems a bit like an owner's manual for autism, which isn't as interesting to me, which is why I knocked it down a star.
The first part of this book, however, is fantastic, and if you are at all interested in finding out what it is like to experience the world with autism, check out this book.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Kenneth
- 2010-10-01
Great book & well read
An interesting book that was written by an autistic person who miraculously earned a doctorate and now sports a long list of accomplishments in the cattle industry and is quite famous. The book talks in detail about what it’s like to be autistic as told by a person who considers herself bridging both worlds. ..strangely it is also about cows. There is a lot of credible information about both to be sure! I give it a four out of five simply because the last part of the book reveals some strange perceptions about God and religion but she wraps it up nicely after that.
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- Traci
- 2012-02-04
What you SHOULD know about autism
When I started this audiobook, I didn't have very much knowledge about autism. This book gave me a clear idea of what it's like to have autism and debunks common misconceptions about it. She also relates her experience to that of people without autism. If you're trying to gain a greater understanding of this topic, I highly recommend this audiobook.
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- Gilmara Lima Mendes
- 2013-06-25
Scientific, informative, and enlightening!
Temple Grandin is one of the most influential people in the world, elected by Times magazine in 2010. If you want to get information about autism, this is the first book you should read. It is a wonderful book. Another thing you should know is that you will not absorb everything in one listening / sitting. You will have to listen to it at least three times. It contains a lot of useful and clarifying information. I highly recommend it!
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- Karen A. Wrobbel
- 2013-03-09
Gives a glimpse into an autistic person's thinking
If you could sum up Thinking in Pictures in three words, what would they be?
Insight
Autism
Perspective
What other book might you compare Thinking in Pictures to and why?
The closest comparison I have is the fiction work, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, because it, too, gives the reader insight into how the mind of a person on the autism spectrum thinks.
Have you listened to any of Deborah Marlowe’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not, so cannot make a comparison.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A Different Perspective on the World
Any additional comments?
This book gives the reader an interesting perspective into how the mind of one high-functioning person on the autism spectrum works. The concept of "thinking in pictures" was new to me, but it helped me understand this way of thinking. The author includes research information that has been updated since the first edition of the book, which helps keep it current with progress in the field. This book is helpful for teachers, parents, and others who wish to better understand the unique ways that persons with autism think.
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- Heather
- 2013-03-04
A must read!
This is a great book, as is Grandin's "How Animals Make Us Human". I highly recommend them both for the pleasure of reading, and the knowledge of yourself and the world outside of yourself that you can gain.
Reading this book gave me insight into how my mind works, although I do not have autism. Grandin's braveness in facing and mastering an understanding of the brain that makes her unique gave me a higher appreciation for the differences in each of us. I can see how my own way of thinking both helps and limits me, and I can see ways I can try to improve and strengthen my brain's abilities.
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- Sebastian Paaske Torholm
- 2021-11-17
I'm in two minds about this book
I'm in two minds about this book.
The book is a mix of the author's own experiences and trying to explain more generally about autism.
I enjoyed hearing her own experiences. She brings a unique point of view to the table, and hearing about how she approaches and thinks about her work is interesting.
However, the information on autism suffers from the age of the book - originally written 26 years ago, and revised 15 years ago.
While she does say that autism differs in different individuals, there are plenty of sections where (what I feel is) over-generalizations are made, as if they apply to all autistic individuals.
It (briefly) talks about how vaccines may be a cause of autism, an idea that has caused much harm to autistic individuals over the years, and has been utterly debunked for quite a while.
The benefits of ABA are also talked about, a type of "therapy" based around training autistics to suppress their natural behavior to fit in better, rather than finding out the reasons for the behavior to help find reasonable accommodations for their needs. It is not hard to find extensive discussions of people being traumatized by this if you go looking. https://reddit.com/r/autism/comments/pe8ohn/opinion_on_aba_therapy/ is a good starting point if you want to learn more.
While the book does contain some good information, it is littered with much information I would put caveats on with our current understanding of autism. I'm sure it was quite informative at the time it was written - our understanding has just shifted since then.
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- Schon
- 2012-10-08
A story that speaks to the uniqueness in us all
What did you love best about Thinking in Pictures?
Temple is able to put into words descriptions of thought process and being that anyone can use. Learn to become more aware of all the people in our lives and how each of us has some bit of her uniqueness.Through her words, she teaches us to take the time to understand people in a new way.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Thinking in Pictures?
Her openness
Have you listened to any of Deborah Marlowe’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes I believe so. Her pacing of the text and story seemed very appropriate for the author's words.
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- April D.
- 2020-07-08
Needs to Update and Revise
I struggled to finish because she seemed to keep saying the same thing over and over with different examples calling each one a new chapter. This book definitely needs to be updated to stay relevant because 8 years have passed since the last revision. With a good update on new research, it would bring useful insights to someone wanting to hear about Autism from a very eloquent person who has the disorder.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-05-15
Teachers MUST read!!!
Good luck putting the book down once you start! As a special education teaching who works with students with autism, this really brings light to a different perspective! IT WAS A WONERFUL READ!
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