Different...Not Less: Inspiring Stories of Achievement and Successful Employment from Adults with Autism, Asperger's, and ADHD (Revised & Updated)

Temple Grandin's book, Different...Not Less, showcases the personal success stories of fourteen individuals with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and ADHD, highlighting their hidden abilities and providing hope and encouragement for those with similar challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Future Horizons Incorporated

Temple Grandin offers the world yet another great work, an inspiring and informative book that offers both hope and encouragement.

In these pages, Temple presents the personal success stories of fourteen unique individuals that illustrate the extraordinary potential of those on the autism spectrum. One of Temple's primary missions is to help people with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and ADHD tap into their hidden abilities. Temple chose these contributors from a wide variety of different skill sets to show how it can be done. Each individual tells their own story in their own words about their lives, relationships, and eventual careers. The contributors also share how they dealt with issues they confronted while growing up, such as bullying, making eye contact, and honing social skills.

Different...Not Less shows how, with work, each of the contributors:

• Found invaluable mentors


• Learned skills necessary for employment when young


• Became successfully employed


• Developed self-confidence


• Faced the challenges of forming and maintaining relationships (and sometimes) Raised families

Temple's approach is grounded in her own experiences as a person with autism. She shares her insights and wisdom throughout the book, offering practical advice and strategies for those seeking to understand and support individuals on the autism spectrum.

Different...Not Less is a powerful and uplifting book that will inspire and empower anyone who reads it. It is a must-read for parents, educators, and professionals working with individuals with autism and other neurodiverse populations. Temple Grandin has once again proven herself to be a leading authority on autism and a champion for those who face unique challenges.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781949177473
Edition number: 2 Revised edition