In your book, you make the case that autism is in the brain and in the genes. I particularly appreciate that she responded to some of the concerns I had with her book (see my critical review). So it's with immense respect and enthusiasm that I asked her a few questions about her new book, The Autistic Brain. Grandin was listed in Time Magazine as one of the 100 most infuential people in the world (in the "Heroes" category), and was also recently played by Claire Danes in the Emmy-winning HBO movie about her life, titled Temple Grandin. But Grandin is much more than just a label: in addition to being an activist, Grandin is also an author, professor, and highly regarded animal scientist for her innovative methods for handling livestock. Grandin’s story has significantly increased autism awareness around the world, and has increased society’s appreciation of the unique and positive characteristics of the autistic mind. To many, Temple Grandin is the public face of autism.
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