![]() Cautions that "if you ever hear that fMRI can tell us people's political preferences, or how they respond to advertising, or whether they're lying, don't believe it.One voice that runs through The Autistic Brain is that of the cautious scientist, rightfully pointing out the limitations of brain scanning and genetic fishing, and highlighting the importance of taking into account contextual and environmental factors when attempting to understand the development of autistic symptoms. Unfortunately, I was left feeling deeply frustrated by a book that felt to me like it was written by a few different people who frequently contradict each other.* Therefore, it is with immense respect, enthusiasm, and attention to detail that I read her new book The Autistic Brain. ![]() ![]() A professor of animal science at Colorado State University, 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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