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How People with Autism Think

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Learning and Cognition in Autism

Part of the book series: Current Issues in Autism ((CIAM))

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I am a high-functioning person with autism. I operate a successful livestock-equipment design business and I hold a teaching position at Colorado State University. During the last 7 years I have published and lectured on my experiences with autism. I provide a unique perspective by combining scientific knowledge with my own experiences.

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  1. Department of Animal Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523, USA

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Grandin, T. (1995). How People with Autism Think. In: Schopler, E., Mesibov, G.B. (eds) Learning and Cognition in Autism. Current Issues in Autism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1286-2_8

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