Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00C9QZ9HC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 379 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Animals in Translation reveals that animals are much smarter than anyone ever imagined, and Grandin, standing at the intersection of autism and animals, offers unparalleled observations and extraordinary ideas about both.. Temple Grandin's professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think-putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate "animal talk." Exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and, even animal genius, Grandin is a f
cands said Interesting Read!. This book is really interesting. As a teacher that has worked with autistic students and an animal rescue volunteer that knows a lot about dogs, I really enjoyed seeing the connections between the two. There are a lot of "opinions" dispersed throughout the book, but Grandin does . Wonderful Insights This book has some great insights into the lives of animals. Someone who was not diagnosed autistic might have been fiercely criticized for saying the things Ms. Grandin says about the similarities between autistic perceptions and animal perceptions. Even she is very brave to say. "A fascinating perspective from the unique eyes of Temple Grandin" according to Gabe. This was first experience with the works of Temple Grandin, and I found it to be a fascinating read. Generally speaking, I would say that "Animals in Translation" is somewhere between a text book and an autobiography. For the most part, the book was very interesting, and it kept