Visual Thinking

Those who believe that human intelligence rests on language are in for a sophisticated lesson from Temple Grandin, who better than anyone knows all the other ways of grasping the world. An absolute eye-opener – Frans de Waal, author of Mama’s Last Hug and DifferentDrawing on cutting-edge research, the history of science, recent discoveries in creativity and innovation, and her own lived experience, Grandin has created a powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we’ll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century – Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of NeurodiversityTemple Grandin has concocted a delicious dish of provocative ideas and new research, served in clear, logical, fluid prose. What I love most about her work is her seamless fusion of scientific detachment and passionate empathy – Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful MindIf you want to understand how a self- described ‘visual thinker’ apprehends, understands, and explains the world, Temple Grandin’s fine book is for you – Howard Gardner, author of Multiple Intelligences and Frames of Mind

Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well known adults with autism. She is a distinguished professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Autistic Brain and Visual Thinking. Dr. Grandin has been a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals, as well as an outspoken advocate for the autism community.