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An Inside View of Autism

By Temple Grandin

This page is written by Temple Grandin and describes her journey and challenges as a woman affected by autism. Temple outlines the support she received, discusses sensory and auditory difficulties, tactile problems, her squeeze machine and many other topics.

Read on www.iidc.indiana.edu

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