The Loving Push

Temple Grandin earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with high-functioning autism in the world. She presents at conferences nationwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD. She is the author of Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation (which spent many weeks on The New York Times Best-Seller List), The Autistic Brain, and The Loving Push, co-written with Debra Moore, Ph.D. One of the most celebrated -- and effective -- animal advocates on the planet, Dr. Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals.

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
A NOTE ABOUT TERMINOLOGY
Part I: THE PATH TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE: RESTORING HOPE
Chapter 1: Real Stories, Real Successes: 8 Inspiring Profiles
Chapter 2 The Three Necessary Components of Your Child’s Success
Chapter 3: How to Break Your Child’s Bad Habits - A Necessary Step So Your Child Keeps Moving Forward
Part II: STRETCHING YOUR CHILD
Chapter 4: Stretching Your Child Just Outside Their Comfort Zone
Chapter 5: What to Do When Your Kid Doesn't Seem to Care or Is Chronically Anxious
Chapter 6: DANGER AHEAD: Compulsive Gaming and Media Recluses
PART III: PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD
Chapter 7: Teaching Vital Life Skills Needed for Success
FINAL THOUGHTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES