The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism

By: Temple Grandin and Sean Barron

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Synopsis: Born with autism, Sean Barron and Temple Grandin now famously live successful social lives. But their paths were very 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.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 383 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781932565065
Publisher:: Future Horizons, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 10/31/11
Copyrighted By:: Temple Grandin, Sean Barron
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs, Psychology, Sociology
Submitted By:: Ellen Bartlett
Proofread By:: Marilyn
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.