Temple Grandin on Autism and the Power of Thinking Differently
12/04/24 • 35 min
Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, has had a unique and profound influence on the world’s understanding of autism and neurodiversity. As one of the most prominent voices for autism, and named one of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People, Dr. Grandin shares insights into the diversity of the human mind, her experiences as an autistic individual and visual thinker, and the ways in which understanding and embracing the spectrum of neurodiversity can enrich society as a whole.
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Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, has had a unique and profound influence on the world’s understanding of autism and neurodiversity. As one of the most prominent voices for autism, and named one of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People, Dr. Grandin shares insights into the diversity of the human mind, her experiences as an autistic individual and visual thinker, and the ways in which understanding and embracing the spectrum of neurodiversity can enrich society as a whole.
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Autism Annex: The STAR Autism Support Podcast - Temple Grandin on Autism and the Power of Thinking Differently
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00:00:01 Johnandrew Slominski
Welcome to this episode of the Autism Annex Podcast. I'm Johnandrew Slominski
00:00:08 Johnandrew Slominski
My guest today is Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and she has written and spoken prolifically about animal behavior, autism, and the ways in which different types of brains navigate the world. She has appeared on 20/20, the BBC, Prime Time, and was named one of Time Magaz
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