Animals in Translation

Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

by: Temple Grandin|Catherine Johnson

in: Biology

Summary:

The book explores the similarities between animal behavior and the autistic brain, suggesting that autism provides a unique perspective to understand how animals think, feel, and experience the world. It combines scientific research with personal anecdotes to explain how animals perceive their environments and communicate, drawing parallels to the sensory experiences and cognitive processes of individuals with autism.

Key points:

1. Autism and Animal Perception: Grandin, an autistic person, compares her experiences to animal behavior. She believes both perceive the world in a detailed, sensory way, not through language or abstract thinking.

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