Grandin, Temple

The author describes her life with autism and how she has used her strong visual sensibility to cope with it.

The author presents a study of animal behavior and maintains that animals resemble autistic people in that they think visually rather than linguistically.

The authors share what they have learned about social relationships over the course of years struggling with the effects of autism, identifying Ten Unwritten Rules as general guidelines for handling social situations.

Relates the author's experiences living with autism. Discusses methods for coping with autism and how the disorder affects relationships and the ability to communicate.