For one, you noted that the number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) changes dramatically from one community to the next, and one ethnicity to the next.
On the whole, I felt you downplayed the importance of environmental factors, even though you review evidence in the book suggesting the incredible importance of such factors.
In your book, you make the case that autism is in the brain and in the genes. I particularly appreciate that she responded to some of the concerns I had with her book (see my critical review). So it's with immense respect and enthusiasm that I asked her a few questions about her new book, The Autistic Brain. Grandin was listed in Time Magazine as one of the 100 most infuential people in the world (in the "Heroes" category), and was also recently played by Claire Danes in the Emmy-winning HBO movie about her life, titled Temple Grandin. But Grandin is much more than just a label: in addition to being an activist, Grandin is also an author, professor, and highly regarded animal scientist for her innovative methods for handling livestock. Grandin’s story has significantly increased autism awareness around the world, and has increased society’s appreciation of the unique and positive characteristics of the autistic mind. To many, Temple Grandin is the public face of autism.
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