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This book is written by a woman who overcame a severe disability to become a successful designer of livestock equipment. Though professionals have been theorizing about it for years, the phenomenon called autism has re mained shrouded in mystery. The au thor makes a few dents in this mys tique, giving us insights which are rare because autism by its nature generally precludes such expression and analysis of emotion. She combines a personal perspective with relevant research in formation in assessing how autism can be overcome and even, in some ways, turned to personal advantage. This ac count will be significant reading for any professional or lay person interested in autism, and is also a moving story of the human hidden behind a distorting facade. Amy Goffman, Registered Physical Therapist, Lake Forest, Ill.
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Temple Grandin's groundbreaking book chronicles the remarkable and inspiring true story of how she overcame autism-with a new introduction. Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. An intelligent child with a thirst for knowledge, but unable to properly express herself or control her behavior, Temple struggled through grade school. Eventually moved from a 'normal' school to an educational program for autistic children, she began to suffer 'nerve attacks.' Now Temple tells the story of how she went from a fear-gripped, autistic child to a successful professional and a world leader in her field. A chronicle of perseverance and courage, EMERGENCE gives new hope and insight into the tragedy of autism and the vast potential of the human spirit.

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I remember the day I almost killed my mother and younger sister, Jean. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
comforting tactile stimulation, too little speech, squeeze machine, squeeze chute, nerve attacks, symbolic door, cattle chutes, many autistic children, stereotyped behavior, tactile defensiveness Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mountain Country School, Crow's Nest, Distorted Room, Aunt Ann, Alfred Costello, Miss Downey, Cherry Hill Girls School, Lorna King, Miss Cray New!
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