this book is a great reference for those who have ASD, for parents of children on the Spectrum, for educators to get a deeper understanding of autism through a variety of suggestions to improve learning (many of her suggestions would work for normal children as well), and for those working in the field of animal husbandry. I only wish that the entire book was written with this in mind Ģ. I enjoyed reading Grandin's opinions and anecdotal comments about her life as an autistic person and how she learns best. March 2022 is 'Memoirs & Biographies Month' for me.ġ. because I have heard of Temple Grandin from watching the self-titled movie starring Claire Danes, was aware of her conferences that she held in my hometown (unfortunately, I was unable to attend), and especially since I've taught a handful of ASD children over the years, I wanted to learn more about her life, so I borrowed this book from my daughter that she used for a university course and,Ģ. (Excerpted from Temple Grandin's Official Autism Website)ġ. She also speaks around the world on both autism and cattle handling.

Grandin presently works as a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She has now designed the facilities in which half the cattle are handled in the United States, consulting for firms such as Burger King, McDonald's, Swift, and others.ĭr. Grandin later developed her talents into a successful career as a livestock-handling equipment designer, one of very few in the world. She tells her story of 'groping her way from the far side of darkness' in her book Emergence: Labeled Autistic, a book which stunned the world because, until its publication, most professionals and parents assumed that an autism diagnosis was virtually a death sentence to achievement or productivity in life.Įven though she was considered 'weird' in her young school years, she eventually found a mentor, who recognized her interests and abilities. In 1950, she was diagnosed with autism and her parents were told she should be institutionalized. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., didn't talk until she was three and a half years old, communicating her frustration instead by screaming, peeping, and humming.

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