Unwritten rules of social relationships : decoding social mysteries through autism's unique perspectives /

Born with autism, both Temple Grandin and Sean Barron now live famously successful social lives. However, their paths were quite different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. She interacted with many adults and other children, experiencing varied social situations. Logic info...

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Main Authors: Grandin, Temple (Author), Barron, Sean (Author)
Other Authors: Zysk, Veronica (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Arlington, Texas : Future Horizons, [2016].
Edition:New edition with author updates.
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Summary:Born with autism, both Temple Grandin and Sean Barron now live famously successful social lives. However, their paths were quite different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. She interacted with many adults and other children, experiencing varied social situations. Logic informed her decision to obey social rules and avoid unpleasant consequences. Sean's emotions controlled his social behavior. Baffled by social rules, isolated and friendless, he made up his own, and applied them to others. When they inevitably broke his rules, he felt worthless and unloved. Both Temple and Sean ultimately came to terms with the social world and found their places in it. Whether you are a person with autism, a caregiver in the autism community, or just someone interested in an outsider view of society, their powerful stories will enthrall and enlighten you.
Physical Description:xix, 426 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-426).
ISBN:9781941765388
1941765386