The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum

Microsoft Research
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Published 2016-09-09
When Temple Grandin was born in 1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever, with one in 88 children diagnosed on the spectrum. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes, treatments, and cures. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to the latest science of autism. Grandin weaves her experience with new discoveries, introducing the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behaviorΓÇöall leading to a route toward more effective mainstreaming and a way to unleash the unique advantages of autistic people.
All Comments (14)
  • @20wonsavage55
    It’s painful to look back, especially when I was ignored, neglected, and given wrong treatment to better understand my Asperger’s. I was bullied all throughout high-school for being “dumb”, pessimistic and socially awkward. Growing up in a Korean household didn’t help because I struggled through abuse, academics, and the lies my parents told my psychologists so beginning of the 6th grade, I was put in special classes with people who had Down syndrome along with having numerous para professionals monitoring my classes. To this day I am struggling with immense anxiety and self harm but I’m impressed that I made it this far in college as an art major, being in a fraternity and most importantly, improving social skills.
  • @craigcarter400
    I wish I had this type of guidance 30 years ago when I was 7-8
  • @invadercivic2774
    This is the most helpful guide on autism I've seen. This really helped me.
  • @johnries5593
    That was enormously insightful. I hadn't thought about how broad the autism spectrum category really was. It may actually be too broad and some distinguishing of different conditions may be in order. And, as is sometimes alleged, it may be overdiagnosed. And we probably should give schools more flexibility to accommodate the needs of neurodivergent students (autistic or not) without formal diagnoses (we should be more concerned about getting students what they need to succeed and less concerned about why they need it). I appreciate the time Dr. Grandin spent on what are now unfortunately considered old fashioned virtues. Children of all neurotypes do indeed need to be taught how to work both in and out of occupational settings. They need to learn courtesy, respect for the rights of others, and responsible conduct. And they need to be given appropriate opportunities to interact with others, to take reasonable risks, figure out what they're good at and how to apply it.
  • @orbismworldbuilding8428
    I don't care what people say autism shouldn't be cured, the world should change for us not the other way around like has been the case
  • @thebamfordman
    It's difficult to give an opinion on this without sounding like a jerk. Rambling, seemingly unfocused, left me wondering what the talk was actually about.