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Temple Grandin, a celebrated animal scientist, composes a personal narrative that explores her journey growing up as an autistic individual who processes the world primarily through concrete, visual perception. Drawing parallels between her own thinking style and that of animals, she offers an intimate look at the challenges and insights that accompany autism, while highlighting her achievements and contribution to science.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Temple Grandin
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