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Visual Thinking

The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions
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Visual Thinking by Temple Grandin explores how people perceive and understand the world through visual imagery rather than words. Grandin shares her personal experiences and insights, detailing how visual thinking can be a powerful way to approach problem-solving and creativity. The book also offers practical advice for individuals who think visually, helping them to leverage their strengths in both personal and professional contexts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding how visual thinkers perceive the world, gaining insights into the minds of those who think in pictures rather than words. This read offers empowering techniques for leveraging visual thinking in personal and professional development, making it appealing if you're seeking self-help strategies to harness your unique cognitive abilities.

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How to thrive as a visual thinker in a verbal world by celebrated author, academic, and autism-rights activist Temple Grandin.

'Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon, but as a different but coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us' – The New York Times

Do you think in pictures, patterns, or words?

In a world engineered for the verbal thinker, those of us with a visual brain can often be overlooked and underestimated. In this landmark book, bestselling author of The Autistic Brain, Temple Grandin delves into the world of the visual thinker and reveals the hidden powers of this remarkable ability.

Drawing on the latest research and her own experience as a visual thinker, Grandin reveals how our modern structures, from education and health through to politics and media, are biased towards the dominant verbal thinkers and in turn under-serve those of us who see the world differently. This is a perspective-shifting book that will open your mind to the value of a life in picture.

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Readers are impressed by Temple Grandin's Visual Thinking, finding it a sophisticated challenge to the notion that intelligence is solely linked to language. The book is praised for its exploration of diverse cognitive approaches, grounded in scientific research and personal experience, offering insights into creative and innovative thinking. Reviewers appreciate the blend of clear exposition and empathetic engagement, considering the work an enlightening perspective on understanding different ways of grasping the world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846046872

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Temple Grandin is one of the world's most accomplished and well known adults with autism. She is a distinguished professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Autistic Brain and Visual Thinking. Dr. Grandin has been a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals, as well as an outspoken advocate for the autism community. You can visit Temple Grandin online at TempleGrandin.com or follow her on Twitter @DrTempleGrandin and on Facebook @DrTempleGrandin.

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