Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior |  | Authors: Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson
Publisher: Harvest Books
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0156031442
Dewey Decimal Number: 591.5
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Publication Date: January 2, 2006
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I don't know if people will ever be able to talk to animals the way Doctor Doolittle could, or whether animals will be able to talk back. Maybe science will have something to say about that. But I do know people can learn to "talk" to animals, and to hear what animals have to say, better than they do now. --From Animals in Translation
Why would a cow lick a tractor? Why are collies getting dumber? Why do dolphins sometimes kill for fun? How can a parrot learn to spell? How did wolves teach man to evolve? Temple Grandin draws upon a long, distinguished career as an animal scientist and her own experiences with autism to deliver an extraordinary message about how animals act, think, and feel. She has a perspective like that of no other expert in the field, which allows her to offer unparalleled observations and groundbreaking ideas.
People with autism can often think the way animals think, putting them in the perfect position to translate "animal talk." Grandin is a faithful guide into their world, exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and, yes, even animal genius. The sweep of Animals in Translation is immense and will forever change the way we think about animals.
*includes a Behavior and Training Troubleshooting Guide Among its provocative ideas, the book:
- argues that language is not a requirement for consciousness--and that animals do have consciousness
- applies the autism theory of "hyper-specificity" to animals, showing that animals and autistic people are so sensitive to detail that they "can't see the forest for the trees"--a talent as well as a "deficit"
- explores the "interpreter" in the normal human brain that filters out detail, leaving people blind to much of the reality that surrounds them--a reality animals and autistic people see, sometimes all too clearly
- explains how animals have "superhuman" skills: animals have animal genius
- compares animals to autistic savants, declaring that animals may in fact be autistic savants, with special forms of genius that normal people do not possess and sometimes cannot even see
- examines how humans and animals use their emotions to think, to decide, and even to predict the future
- reveals the remarkable abilities of handicapped people and animals
- maintains that the single worst thing you can do to an animal is to make it feel afraid
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 A Wonder to Read November 23, 2009
W.V.W. (California)
This book will open your eyes in so many ways. You will be mystified by the abilities of Temple ~ and see all the possibilities and hold a great respect for all autistic people. You will wonder why we do not encourage autistic people to use the unique skills they have, which those of us who are "normal" find ourselves sorely lacking in. My eyes teared. I recommend this book to all Future Farmer of America members, 4-H members, animal shelter workers, animal rescue workers, and any person who thinks they understand animals, even down to their own dog or cat.
I love this book! October 30, 2009
little dog (New York, NY)
This book is a pleasure to read! It is not a book about Dog behavior as some of the other customer reviews imply, but a new insight into how animals think, and why they do so. Temple is helping us to look through a cows eyes and see the world as they do. what fun.
The whole thing is charming, and I recommend it to all animal lovers who want to try to gain new understanding of our animal friends! Temple is such a gift to us, and she shares her thoughts and findings in such a kind way, you cant resist her!
Must read for parents with children who have Aspergers October 16, 2009
TrilliumHills (Clarksville, ohio United States)
I have a 21 year old son who has aspergers syndrome. If I had read this book when he was young I would have done so many things differently AND my husband and I would have been a lot more at peace. Dr. Grandin writes with such love and insight and humor that this book is a delight to read and deeply informative on many levels. I have learned as much about how I think as I have learned about my son. I am also a big pet owner and this has been eye opening to why some of our cats and dogs act the way they do and what we can do to help them. I have recommended to many people who have fed back to me this was funny and very helpful.
One of the best books on animal behavior! July 29, 2009
Yolanda S. Bean (Chicago, IL)
I really enjoyed re-reading this book! The first time I read it, I think I was a bit disappointed by how much of the information revolved around livestock. This time, maybe because I expected it, it didn't bother me as much. I was really surprised that some of the anecdotes were about Australian Cattle Dogs. Still, I think my favorite sections remained the same - the evidence linking wolves and men, and the section on animal language. I am very interested in reading her new book!
 Not what I thought it would be July 6, 2009
Kristin Carter (Glendale, AZ)
I thought this book would help give insight into animal's minds to help with understanding our pets better. It gave some good tips, but they were far and few between. This book focused on issues with animals at meat packing plants...not something I enjoy reading about. I felt like I was reading a school book- too much technical information- not enough down to earth advice/lessons. I hope her 2nd book "Animals Make us Human" is better because I bought them both.
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