For people who are interested in learning more about autism, I recommend researching the following people who have contributed to our understanding of disabilities and inclusion.
A. Self-Advocates
1. Temple Grandin: Leader scholar in autism, self-advocate, researcher, and speaker
- Books: Thinking in Pictures, The Way I See It, The Autistic Brain
- Videos: Temple Grandin HBO
- YouTube: “How Different Types of Minds Contribute to Society”
2. Carly Fleischmann: self-advocate, co-author, student
- Books: Carly’s Voice
- Youtube: 20/20 Speaking through the computer
- Twitter: @Carlysvoice
- Website: http://carlysvoice.com/home/
B. Individuals recommended by Dr. Temple Grandin
- Neil Postman
- Donna Williams
- Michelle Dawson
- Laurent Mottron
- Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay
- Leslie Lemke
- Clara Claiborne Park
- Daniel Tammet: Born on a Blue Day
- Michelle Dawson
- Dr. Tony Attwood: leading expert