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Temple Grandin's window into the subjective experience of autism is of value to all of us who hope to gain a deeper understanding of the human mind by exploring the ways in which it responds to the world's challenges. — The Washington Times.
In this updated and expanded sixth edition of The Way I See It, Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the REAL issues of autism—the ones parents, teachers, and autistic individuals face every day. Temple offers helpful do's and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips all based on her insider perspective and scientific research.
Topics include:
- Alternative vs. conventional medicine
- How to avoid getting trapped by labels
- The importance of early educational intervention
- How to control video gaming and screen time
- Exploring careers and applying talents
- And much more!
Dr. Grandin has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for topics related to autism. This handy reference book contains much of the information from the three smaller books in the series, Autism and Education, Autism and Adolescence, and Autism, Sensory and Behavior, all in one accessible place.
Whether you’re searching for something specific or reading cover-to-cover, The Way I See It is required reading for everyone whose life is touched by autism. The sixth edition contains a new section on autism and sensory challenges, as well as updated research throughout.
This book is insightful, helpful, and hopeful—just like the woman who wrote it! It is a ‘how-to’ guide that I am confident will leave any reader feeling both informed and inspired. — Emily Gerson Saines, Executive Producer of the HBO movie, Temple Grandin
Every school, large or small, with the responsibility of educating children with autism or Asperger’s needs the guidance this book offers. . . . every parent will find within these pages golden nuggets of advice, encouragement, and hope to fuel their day-to-day journey through their child’s autism. . . . The wisdom she offers through this book and its personal reflections on autism will, I’m sure, ring true for many more decades to come. — Ruth Christ Sullivan, first elected president of the Autism Society of America
Praise for the series:
"A valuable tool for both parents and educators centered on Grandin's personal experiences and her many years in the fields of autism and behavior science. This is essential for parents with an autistic child. — Library Journal, * Starred Review * for Autism and Education
"Grandin...delivers an insightful and pragmatic guide to helping autistic children thrive...she pinpoints guiding principles (high expectations yield results) and brass-tacks recommendations (strategies for teaching turn-taking or mastering basic life skills) combine to create a program that’s thoughtful and comprehensive, but not overwhelming. For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource." — Publishers WeeklyChapter I: The Importance of Early Educational Intervention
Do Not Get Trapped by Labels
Economical Quality Programs for Young Children with ASD
Different Types of Thinking in Autism
Higher Expectations Yield Results
Teaching Turn Taking
What School Is Best for My Child with ASD?
Chapter 2: Teaching & Education
Finding a Child’s Area of Strength
Teaching How to Generalize
The Importance of Developing Talent
Teaching People with Autism/Asperger’s to Be More Flexible
Teaching Concepts to Children with Autism
Bottom-Up Thinking and Learning Rules
Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension
Motivating Students
Getting Kids Turned On to Reading
Too Much Video Gaming and Screen Time
Service Dogs and Autism
The Importance of Choices
The Importance of Practical Problem-Solving Skills
Learning to Do Assignments That Other People Appreciate
Learning Never Stops
Chapter 3: Sensory Issues
Sensory Problems Are Variable
Visual Processing Problems in Autism
Auditory Processing and Sound Over Sensitivity in Autism
Incorporating Sensory Methods into Your Autism Program
The Effect of Sensory and Perceptual Difficulties on Learning Patterns
Environmental Enrichment Therapy for Autism
Chapter 4: Understanding Nonverbal Autism
A Social Teenager Trapped Inside
You Asked Me!
Why Do Kids with Autism Stim?
Tito Lives in a World of Sensory Scrambling
Understanding the Mind of a Nonverbal Person with Autism
Solving Behavior Problems in Nonverbal Individuals with Autism
Whole-Task Teaching for Individuals with Severe Autism
Chapter 5: Behavior Issues
Disability versus Just Bad Behaviors
Innovative Methods for Handling Hitting, Biting, and Kicking in Adults with Severe Autism
Rudeness is Inexcusable
The Need to Be Perfect
Autism & Religion: Teach Goodness
Chapter 6: Social Functioning
Insights into Autistic Social Problems
Learning Social Rules
Emotional Differences Among Individuals with Autism or Asperger’s
Healthy Self-Esteem
Four Cornerstones of Social Awareness
Questions about Connecticut Shooter Adam Lanza, Asperger’s Syndrome, and SPD
Children with Autism Lack Joint Attention
Chapter 7: Medications & Biomedical Issues
Alternative versus Conventional Medicine
Hidden Medical Problems Can Cause Behavior Problems
Evaluating Treatments
Medication Usage: Risk versus Benefit Decisions
Medical Therapies
My Treatment for Ringing in the Ears
Chapter 8: Cognition & Brain Research
Lose the Social Skills, Gain Savant Skills?
People on the Spectrum Focus on Details
The Extreme Male Theory of Autism
Detect Babies at Risk for Developing Autism with Head Measurements
Thinking in Details
A Look Inside the Visual-Thinking Brain
Brain Cortex Structure Similar in Brilliant Scientists and Autism
The Role of Genetics and Environmental Factors in Causing Autism
Chapter 9: Adult Issues & Employment
Improving Time Management and Organizational Skills
Employment Advice: Tips for Getting and Holding a Job
Teens with ASD Must Learn Both Social and Work Skills to Keep Jobs
Happy People on the Autism Spectrum Have Satisfying Jobs or Hobbies
Inside or Outside? The Autism/Asperger’s Culture
Portfolios Can Open Job and College Opportunities
Going to College: Tips for People with Autism
Finding Mentors and Appropriate Colleges
Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Get Out and Experience Life!
Can My Adolescent Drive a Car?
Innovative Thinking Paves the Way for AS Career Success
The Link Between Autism Genetics and Genius
My Sense of Self-Identity