{"product_id":"thinking-in-pictures-expanded-edition-my-life-with-autism-9780307275653","title":"Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe 25th anniversary edition of this seminal work on autism and neurodiversity provides \"a uniquely fascinating view\" (Deborah Tannen, author of \u003ci\u003eYou Just Don't Understand\u003c\/i\u003e) of the differences in our brains, and features updated research and insights. With a foreword by Oliver Sacks.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published in 1995 as an unprecedented look at autism, Grandin writes from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person to give a report from \"the country of autism.\" Introducing a groundbreaking model which analyzes people based on their patterns of thought, Grandin \"charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the new edition, Grandin has written a new afterword addressing recent developments in the study of autism, including new diagnostic criteria, advancements in genetic research, updated tips, insights into working with children and young people with autism, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eAnimals in Translation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnimals Make Us Human\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Autistic Brain\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThinking in Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e, which became an HBO movie starring Claire Danes. Dr. Grandin has been a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals as well as an outspoken advocate for the autism community. She resides in Fort Collins, Colorado.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617720406290,"sku":"9780307275653","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd3dc1db-fcb1-42ad-9388-e236adde4eae.jpg?v=1732526113","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thinking-in-pictures-expanded-edition-my-life-with-autism-9780307275653","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}