El cerebro autista

Autism is an increasingly common phenomenon and, at the same time, a complex labyrinth. Multiple and minuscule variations of the genetic code control, from childhood, the development of the brain of those who suffer from it. Thus, the autistic person lives in a world full of anomalies, where sensations as everyday as silence can be unbearable. Fortunately, science has provided revolutionary insights into its causes and has developed promising treatments. A militant optimist and perhaps America's best-known person with autism, Dr. Grandin has dedicated half her life to spreading the word and breaking down the barriers that separate the autistic and non-autistic experience. In this book, she offers us a clear and first-person explanation of what an autistic brain is, its biological rationality, and its personal and social implications. And she invites us to share a new perspective, free of labels and misunderstanding, about the authentic abilities of people with autism.