ABSTRACT
Grandin was diagnosed with autism in 1950. The Centers for Disease Control classify autism spectrum disorders as a group of lifelong developmental disabilities caused by an abnormality of the brain. Impairments, which can range from very mild to very severe, include problems with social interaction and communication skills, as well as repetitive behaviors. Grandin’s autism, she has said, enables her to excel in visual spatial skills while it leads
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
her to perform poorly verbally. She says that she thinks in pictures, and she credits her visual thinking with helping her understand animals.
