Temple Grandin: Understanding autism
The Autism News | English
In the world of autism and autism research, there is no one of greater stature than Temple Grandin. As Lesley Stahl says in this week’s Overtime Correspondent Candid, “She’s one of those rare people with autism who can explain autism. She’s a sort of interpreter of autism for the rest of us.”
For parents of autistic children, for scientists who study autism, for teachers and caregivers who work with autistic children and adults, Grandin’s insights have been groundbreaking and immeasurably helpful.
As she told Lesley: “What I’ve tried to do is combine both my personal experiences with scientific research. I like to cross the divide between the personal world and the scientific world.”
In the scientific world, Grandin’s accomplishments are impressive. She has a Master’s Degree and a PhD in animal science and is a leading expert in livestock handling, animal welfare, and animal behavior.
CBS News – 60 Minutes Overtime
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