Editor's Note: The current issue of Focus on Autistic Behavior is authored by Temple Grandin, PhD. Dr. Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child and thus personal insights and experiences have shaped her unique perspective. Readers are advised to keep this in mind as they consider Dr. Grandin's interpretations and positions. Professionals are also advised to consider that the information contained herein, though nontraditional, can be extremely useful in fostering increased awareness and sensitivity to the needs of persons with autism.
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