Episode #21: Behavior Babble on the Book: The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin



Barb and Pam read The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin. We share our thoughts on the book and both agree that Temple Grandin is still amazing and worth not only reading but checking out her work online on youtube, her site, etc!
Temple Grandin's website: http://www.templegrandin.com/
Book we read: The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin, 2013

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