The Autistic Brain: understanding the autistic brain by one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world

Want to read just one book about autism? Read this. Written by Temple Grandin, one of the world's most accomplished and well-known adults with autism, this thought-provoking, insightful and inspirational book - with illustrative diagrams and key points pulled out for emphasis - will assist not only fellow autistics and families with affected members, but also researchers and physicians seeking to better understand the condition.

'An extraordinary source of inspiration for autistic children, their parents - and all people' -- Time
'The Autistic Brain can both enlighten readers with little exposure to autism and offer hope and compassion to those who live with the condition' -- Scientific American
'Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different but coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us...' -- New York Times
'Enjoyable, insightful read' -- ***** Reader review
'This book is a delight from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review
'Superb, readable book' -- ***** Reader review
'Great book. Very insightful and easy to follow' -- ***** Reader review