Temple Grandin: "The Autistic Brain"

Temple Grandin is one of the world's most iconic scientists. A leading expert on animal behavior, she has even been the subject of a movie, in which Claire Danes played her in an award-winning performance. Her accomplishments are legion, including her creation of livestock-handling facilities based on animals' natural behavior. But her greatest impact might be as one of the most prominent adults with autism. The condition has given Grandin unique insights, orienting her work on animals and allowing her to rethink human nature. The result is a series of best-selling books-"Animals Make Us Human," "Animals in Translation," and "Thinking in Pictures," among many others-as well as the hug (or "squeeze") machine, used for calming hypersensitive patients. More recently, autism itself has become the subject of her research. Her most recent book, "The Autistic Brain," presents the latest physiological research and charts the shift from neurological to genetic approaches to the condition. Grandin shares this new work with her trademark intelligence and accessibility.
This program is generously underwritten by Rose L. Shure.

[@Mindy56743]

I wish she was running schools. We desperately need someone like her to run the department of education.

[@brianbrachel4871]

Oh God Yes!!! What a mind!

[@BarnabyBarry]

I am a retired school Psychologist in Los Angeles and yes it is more about behaviors. Interestingly enough clinical psychologists often diagnosis these aut kids and when we see them in the schools we do not often see this aut diagnosis (that was noted in their comprehensive reports) and these preschoolers do change from 2 to 4

[@Mindy56743]

@@BarnabyBarry my son was diagnosed with adhd when he was in kindergarten. By the time he was in second grade I was asking for him to be tested for autism and was blown off my the dr and the school. It took until he was a freshman in high school before i was able to find a place for him to be tested by someone that knew what they where doing. My son is high functioning autistic and has adhd. He does not have anything else that he had been diagnosed with…. Bipolar, oppositional defiant disorder, depression. He is autistic with adhd. The school system sucks so bad that I am of the mindset that we need to completely defund the department of education and place parents in charge of their children education.

[@enochstokes61]

Amen!

[@carolyndarneille6744]

I agree!!! I just can't believe that even today children are labeled wrongly and shamed for this.

[@SA-vi8cj]

As a father of an autistic child, this woman gives me immense hope and makes me proud of my boy.

[@joshf8231]

Amen

[@user-qv7vi2ls6j]

Absolutely

[@moatazmoamen3268]

Amen 🙏

[@user-so4ti6hq9c]

As a father of a autistic child i need nobody to make me proud of my boy. But i know what you mean.

[@SoilToSoul]

Same ❤

[@sugarboots2000]

Temple was my graduate instructor. She was the first person to recognize my own autism. She helped me focus my talents. Its nice to listen to her presentations and recall how much we think alike. I struggle in my present work because they prefer to march in a straight line.

[@xhaltsalute]

lucky duck!!

[@erikacardona4386]

Wonderful 🥰

[@durrontanzanite187]

i'm having a pleasant mind shock since 6 years old, i was called disruptive etc my kind thoughts matching most of the kind teachers.... then you have the other types of teacher caused many issues i knew something was not correct so today im kinda normal and overstand nearly everything this Teacher has said wow .

[@dianadee4300]

What a great experience!😊

[@t.terrell7037]

I’d love to see her speak to careers that we thrive in….

[@Fiona2254]

It's so sad that it takes this amazing woman to point out that having different ways of looking at things is important. We can not pretend that everyone thinks the same, that only one way of thinking is "correct". We need to accept each other's differences and appreciate them.

[@barblupole6257]

Absolutely!!

[@ericwilson6994]

10:08 Does Temple Grandin have friends? No. She interfaces with organisms. Does she care? Ask her. I don't. Does Temple Grandin have a mate? No. Does she care. Ask her. I don't. What do you think Temple Grandin's facial expression is like when she plays with herself....? Go ask the FBI... She's a suspect in the breach.... So much for the stern face profile... Oh and by the way... Your restless legs syndrome theory.... tardive dyskinesia from drugs designed to make Me believe I'm not under investigation.. $1 lawsuit.... all damages to charity.... I stole a bottle of water.... Arrest miranda charges rights.... frame up.... serpent cast out..... 400lbs for 10 on the old smith machine.... I make stern faces.... cut the crap...

[@Fiona2254]

@@ericwilson6994 thanks for the entertaining word salad 🥗👍🏽

[@bernlin2000]

Her work can hopefully bring us a more peaceful world: when we understand each other's minds better, we communicate better. Better communication makes a more functional, prosperous world.

[@anothercomment3451]

Regarding your last paragraph ... folks USED to, until the Labelers divided folks.

[@metalmogul4691]

I am 66 years old and have just discovered this video. Temple Grandin has described Autism so well that I finally feel like I fit in this world. I have Autism and struggled with everything she has described, every last thing. Wow wow and wow again the light switch just went on. I Like every minute of this video. What a relief.

[@irishcountrygirl78]

I have two sons, high functioning and Temple helps parents too, to understand ASD and what's it's like to be autistic, l know mostly what my sons go through, both have different sensory issues and anxiety, but both have very similar ASD typical traits, one loves to socialise and to try new things, the other prefers hiding from the world because people are complicated, it's absolutely a broad spectrum. So glad you have found peace and understand yourself better.

[@terrymyraejtytk4304]

There is a movie about her. It is fantastic. It's called Temple Grandin. She also has written about 4 books.

[@ericwilson6994]

10:08 Does Temple Grandin have friends? No. She interfaces with organisms. Does she care? Ask her. I don't. Does Temple Grandin have a mate? No. Does she care. Ask her. I don't. What do you think Temple Grandin's facial expression is like when she plays with herself....? Go ask the FBI... She's a suspect in the breach.... So much for the stern face profile... Oh and by the way... Your restless legs syndrome theory.... tardive dyskinesia from drugs designed to make Me believe I'm not under investigation.. $1 lawsuit.... all damages to charity.... I stole a bottle of water.... Arrest miranda charges rights.... frame up.... serpent cast out..... 400lbs for 10 on the old smith machine.... I make stern faces.... cut the crap...

[@jennhill8681]

i 9:05 j

[@jennhill8681]

@@irishcountrygirl78it j

[@steveascension9626]

She deserves the Nobel Prize or any other equivalent. She has more guts than a room full of prize fighters.

[@TomAJohnson1919]

Damn straight!

[@johnrice1943]

Agreed

[@y.o.2478]

no she doesnt

[@paddlefar9175]

@@y.o.2478 She’s considered by the Scientific community as one of one hundred most influential people in the world, that’s alive today.

[@ericwilson6994]

10:08 Does Temple Grandin have friends? No. She interfaces with organisms. Does she care? Ask her. I don't. Does Temple Grandin have a mate? No. Does she care. Ask her. I don't. What do you think Temple Grandin's facial expression is like when she plays with herself....? Go ask the FBI... She's a suspect in the breach.... So much for the stern face profile... Oh and by the way... Your restless legs syndrome theory.... tardive dyskinesia from drugs designed to make Me believe I'm not under investigation.. $1 lawsuit.... all damages to charity.... I stole a bottle of water.... Arrest miranda charges rights.... frame up.... serpent cast out..... 400lbs for 10 on the old smith machine.... I make stern faces.... cut the crap...

[@jamescolahan9023]

Temple was discovered by media in the early 2000’s. I couldn’t keep her books on the shelf of the bookstore where I worked. She is a great mentor to us on earth.

[@lmmaxwell2530]

I am 71 and am hearing this for the first time. It felt like she was talking to me. 😊

[@tomaszstarling1343]

She was lucky to have the right motivators, mentors and teachers, unfortunately too many don't and fall thru the cracks into oblivion!

[@cynthiavanteylingen7922]

true ive seen people on the spectrum with and without lots of motivators. i had lot of motivation without i would have failed.

[@TheMercury-13]

Or get diagnosed in their 40s having spent xx years of total bewilderment at why their attempts to 'fit' always failed.. T'fk there's more awareness for kids now ❤️ I don't want anyone else to go thru' what I did

[@cynthiavanteylingen7922]

Totally agree even with motivation it was hard to go through life knowing to be different and that it wasnt always excepted and often misunderstood and seen as weird and wrong. Im happy im now on my own feet with lots of suport. And i can use my aspie weekneses as my strenghg now to help others. Like gradin i work witn animals.

[@user-eo8jx7jq4u]

As did I. :(

[@MysterSer333]

TAVOR VICEROY VALDOR that’s everything.

[@vampmilf]

i’m autistic and i’ve been struggling a lot in life because i had an abusive family and did not have support to nurture my unique way of thinking. i’m thankful i am still alive because there have been many times where i have lost hope for myself thinking that i will never able to handle how overwhelming the world is, and it’s doubly hard when you weren’t raised with the support to learn the skills to cope with it. but having watched this video for the first time i can firmly say that this gave me hope that i can change the world. i am so amazed by her enthusiasm and passion and knowledge. this made me realize that i have to accept myself and be unapologetically myself. and the life i want to live is one where i experience all that i can and amass as much knowledge as i can about my interests and create an expansive portfolio of my work. i have so much creativity and ideas inside of me and this reminded me that i need to share them.

[@petekdemircioglu]

You definetely should

[@MsAlixia]

I can relate so hard with what you say, I'm even getting a divorce because my husband doesn't want to deal with my neurodivergency. I send you a hug, and really hope you find your place in the world.

[@lindyrobertson8062]

I wish you well on the amazing new journey you've begun, Minnie. Your courage is inspiring! I am so terribly sorry that you were abused as a child and nobody realised, or if they did, they didn't intervene. Courage and peace to you Minnie. I will think of you! 🌷

[@vampmilf]

@@MsAlixia *online hugs* you'll survive whatever you struggle with and find a better, healthier life on the other side of it

[@vampmilf]

@@lindyrobertson8062 thank you so so much, i truly appreciate your support. can't wait to heal and do great things one day.

[@wendypetersen7529]

My pet peeve has ALWAYS been that in the USA when there is a budget crunch in the schools - the FIRST things to go are art and music.... it's criminal

[@slevinchannel7589]

People need to inform themselves about ‚Autism Speaks’ and it’s Horrors. WIIILD Misconceptions fly around and Hollywood doesnt help; so much so that ‚Hollywood Autism’ has become a Term to describe ‚Unexplained Superpowers posseses by a Character just cause of Autism’. There’s Essays out there and recommending such Essays after watching them is NOT Spam. It’s ok and even helpful to spread such Videos.

[@ThaTurdBurglar]

Art and music reduction is not a bug, it's a feature 👹

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@ThaTurdBurglar ??

[@faithclark-crawford3801]

I worked with a boy who was 5 at the time who is so incredibly smart.I went to put a paper in his backpack and saw he had a periodic table tucked in there. At first I thought it was something that just caught his eye but curiosity got the better of me so I asked him. He not only told me what it was but when I pointed to the symbols he correctly identified each and every one. At six he knew all the planets, could spell them and tell you how many moons they did or did not have. Definitely has a science brain. But socially he struggles. I just find working with autistic kids fascinating, challenging and rewarding.

[@anthonycapuano8574]

Faith, I need to comment on your very last sentence regarding your feelings towards working with autistic children. As a father of a child on the spectrum, he had an aid from 3rd to 12th grade. I want to thank you and every other individual working in that capacity. Your dedication, professionalism and love is what helps these children navigate through their awkward formative years. My child is a HS graduate ready for post secondary computer science opportunities in college. His future is bright. A far cry from where he began from educational concerns, diagnoses to diploma. There are many kids who benefit greatly by the efforts and guidance from professionals such as yourself. You may never always know the end results of your efforts, but you make a difference in the lives of those children nonetheless. My heart felt thanks goes out to you and others for the vital role you all play! ❤👍

[@donnali8346]

Wow...amazing. Kindle that brilliance!

[@dplj4428]

I hope more teachers are this observant for all across the spectrum.

[@obiohaonwubiko9258]

Lol! I just loove this lady. In autism we speak so bluntly. Just for the purposes of transfering data. No ulterior motives.

[@Alphacentauri819]

Obioha Onwubiko NT’s don’t usually have ulterior social motives either...unfortunately they are socially conditioned much easier. That social conditioning makes connections easier...is basically the lubricant of social interactions. So sure, those with ASD may not have that...but they struggle with social connections as a result. Don’t make one superior to the other. Both have their advantages, differences. Respect that

[@youtubingbabs]

@@Alphacentauri819 agree... I think this is why my friends used to say I make mare sense to them when b they're stoned... They're less conditioned part comes out and they see the weird shit I'm normally pondering! Lol. I heard it at least five times from ~15- 30... "You make so much more sense when I'm stoned." I know. I know. ❤

[@tehrinny7031]

She sounds so much like my dad, it's amazing.

[@luthiervandros]

@@Alphacentauri819 what a defensive response. Jesus

[@grayrachelle]

I love how you said just for the purpose of transferring data. Exactly.

[@gaillewis5472]

Not to take anything away from her brilliant designs and her lecture circuit, but Temple is the undisputed Queen of the Cowgirl Shirt.

[@Maria-up2yv]

Heck yea

[@priscillafrye2951]

And that's considered cool and fashionable today! I think she shows a great example of expressing herself with clothes she is comfortable in.

[@lindamatus4429]

I love how she owns it😆

[@lt2339]

42:00, Ppl are too hateful to communicate with each other. Also, school teaches kids to doubt authority (especially parents).

[@donnali8346]

YES! She rocks it!

[@elenalatici9568]

What a gift she is to all of us whether we're on the spectrum or not. And what she's done for animal welfare is beyond my ability to verbalize. So. many of the most valuable things I've learned in my life I learned from horses. I love the way she talks. No nonsense, just the facts. Brilliant.

[@elenalatici9568]

@@JesusGodHolySpirit3 Patience, non-verbal communication, the value of positive reinforcement, the extreme, lasting damage of punishment, especially physical punishment which is in all cases nothing less than abuse; what it takes to build trust in a relationship; the mistaken idea of the need to control and/or dominate; the need to pay attention to small, non-verbal signs of either physical or mental distress; the need to take care of and be responsible for the well being of a creature who depends on you; the humbling knowledge of the deep intelligence and emotional life of animals; their ability to express love. I could go on, but it's 4o'clock in the morning. All of the above also pertains to relationships with humans, especially children.

[@elenalatici9568]

@@JesusGodHolySpirit3 Patience, non-verbal communication, the value of positive reinforcement, the extreme, lasting damage of punishment, especially physical punishment which is in all cases nothing less than abuse; what it takes to build trust in a relationship; the mistaken idea of the need to control and/or dominate; the need to pay attention to small, non-verbal signs of either physical or mental distress; the need to take care of and be responsible for the well being of a creature who depends on you; the humbling knowledge of the deep intelligence and emotional life of animals; their ability to express love. I could go on, but it's 4o'clock in the morning. All of the above also pertains to relationships with humans, especially children.

[@kiwifruit1543]

you are a gift not her! belive in yourself and do not become brain washed

[@meadowrae1491]

I'm autistic and so is my son. At about 23 minutes I almost cried. People always acted like I was weird for how I spoke to my son, how I taught him things. Every concept needed an example, like when they ask for word origin at a Spelling Bee. It takes longer, and it meant I was having (in my mind) full conversations with him at 3 years old. When he got to school they said he couldn't possibly be autistic; his language skills weren't impaired. The "impairments" didn't show up until 1st grade, when he started having meltdowns and problems socializing with peers.

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Exactly the same pattern with me and my youngest son.

[@RardTangler]

Wait until he gets into high school. My son has always had problems with authority; i think the reason why is because i raised him to not be afraid to ask ‘why’. He needs a logical reason behind questioning. Sadly, hes probably smarter than most of his teachers and i think they have some resentment towards him over that fact

[@jim64965]

She,s right , the schools took out all the daily skills training. ( sewing) (cooking) the students really lost out , when schools got rid of these class,es

[@curiouscanuck]

I'm the same age as Dr Grandin and also learned cooking and sewing in school. The boys had shop class and had to eat our cooking. At that age they're always hungry. My son had shop as an elective but no sewing or cooking. I don't know where he learned this but he bought a sewing machine and tailors his own shirts and his wife's jeans and tops. My point is if a kid (or adult) wants to learn something they probably won't learn it in school. With determination and a strong interest they'll find a way. If they don't then it's a matter of laziness and lack of encouragement.

[@MrsHen2pen]

I’m the principal and upper grade teacher (grades 5-8) of a small Seventh-day Adventist School in Washington state. We believe that each student deserves to learn and grow as themselves. Our curriculum includes music, art, gardening, chicken keeping, robotics, and community service as well as all the academic classes. Practical education and strong academics should not be mutually exclusive!

[@utah133]

Many years ago when I was in school, they had metal and wood shop classes from 7th grade up! I took all those classes.

[@olivethis]

Yes!! Should include welding, electrician work, wood working, finance, business, bookkeeping aswell.

[@ritahall2378]

Schools don’t even teach cursive handwriting anymore- kids print their signature - so tragic

[@callanrose1621]

My 3 year old son is autistic and this video not only gives me skills to nurture him, it gives me hope that he will live a wonderful and fulfilling life.Thank you.

[@rockingrachelle9098]

My 3 yr old son also has autism I would love to meet temple Grandin someday!

[@Ferro12211]

I have a nephew who was recently dx as high functioning autistic with SPD maybe even aspergers he will be 3 in January and as it is a new dx I'm seeking any input from parents who are going through this and how to communicate with him and build a relationship with him. I also have another nephew who is on the spectrum of mixed expressive language and with therapy has made strides. any input on what works with you on building a trusting relationship with children with certain characteristics .

[@opmike343]

Have a parent that cares and UNDERSTANDS is perhaps the best thing that will ever happen to your son.

[@ningpo6924]

definitely see her biography film ...a MUST !

[@aaroncsoka7294]

Definitely.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Love TG's comment on letting your work talk for you. A neighbor boy lacked social skills and had a hard finding a job after college. His hobby is electronics and robotics. He landed a job at a robotics firm by showing them his work. Now he makes a good living from his hobby.

[@blinkth3dog]

My parents insisted i needed college to make "good money". I was a butcher and far happier providing food and stocking boxes. 20 years later im back at grocery stores. Dont want money, and the money I spent on college easily could have bought me a super nice house and savings. Im starting over on my own at 41. Im happy in my cabin in the woods. Im tired f trying to fit in, and make others happy

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Wow, story of my welder / fabricator husband. In the mid 1950's the elementary school he attended told his mother he was not educatable and the school did not want to " waste resources " on her son. Before he retired he was highly sought after by food processors and a skilled millwright. He found his calling and is a happy fellow.

[@jm5995]

😊

[@mojomarj]

I absolutely love this woman. She reminds me of all the great teachers I grew up with that KNEW how to teach that encouraged your strengths.

[@ericwilson6994]

10:08 Does Temple Grandin have friends? No. She interfaces with organisms. Does she care? Ask her. I don't. Does Temple Grandin have a mate? No. Does she care. Ask her. I don't. What do you think Temple Grandin's facial expression is like when she plays with herself....? Go ask the FBI... She's a suspect in the breach.... So much for the stern face profile... Oh and by the way... Your restless legs syndrome theory.... tardive dyskinesia from drugs designed to make Me believe I'm not under investigation.. $1 lawsuit.... all damages to charity.... I stole a bottle of water.... Arrest miranda charges rights.... frame up.... serpent cast out..... 400lbs for 10 on the old smith machine.... I make stern faces.... cut the crap...

[@atchafalatuckerma3350]

How could anyone not just love her? She's amazing. What she's speaking about applies to every human! I'd love to meet this woman. She's just phenomenal...

[@Medietos]

+ A. Tucker: Agree, except too big-headed, thinks she knows things that are really only hypotheses. Very normal, many ppl like that, me too sometimes. but should be checked before lecturing.I expect her ideas just fit well i to the superficial, limited concept of the human being of this time. i wish she would get real treatment to get well/better. What assistence is she getting? I wonder why some get assistence, and I didn't - yet.

[@borninjordan7448]

@@Medietos She won't get better. Autism is for life.

[@stvbrsn]

Claudia Bothner assistance is one thing, many of us with Asperger’s require a little extra... but exactly what “treatment” do you think is available to us? A complete CNS transplant?

[@JJSoileau]

@@Medietos as someone who also lives with autism, I understand what Dr. Grandin is saying and it isn't hypotheses, it is tested and known. I see the teenagers and early 20-somethings in the public and I see the same problems. The human race is losing. Too many children are not pushed, or stretched to become what they should be, what they are capable of. We are awkward, non linear thinkers. I have trained myself not to react to things that would otherwise distract, or even stress me out to the point I would be considered unemployable. It takes time, but it also takes someone in your support system to say, no.. no I will not accept limitations I will not let someone else tell me this is the best I can hope for or do.. because it isn't. Only I get to decide that for me. But these younger people don't seem to have that, and they need it. They need someone to hammer them with rules, good manners, and stretch them out of their comfort zones. Comfort isn't good for people like me or you. We need to be driven. Stagnation is for puddles of water, not the human mind.

[@Medietos]

@@stvbrsn I am too ill and exposed to answer ironic un kind second-guessing. You are not really interested, then you don't get well. Idk what u mean by assistence, officially personal A. is adjusted to the individual's need and functions, goals, personality, not just anybody doing the same for everyone. A little extra? That is what assistence is, as well as aiding one to get additional help and treatment etc needed. But I have not seen any of those promised doors opening, rather got them banged in my face. (After diagnosis). Need a defense attourney of some kind, someone protecting my safety, property, life and rights and promóting me to get a life eventually.

[@PiperStLennon]

adore this lady, for her brain, her thoughts, her work, and her empathy towards animals. Temple, you are a treasure to humankind!

[@Fred-rg5vw]

I could listen to this amazing woman talk all day. So interesting.

[@NatashaE11]

My diagnosis gave me the sense of belonging. What Temple is doing for all of us - is telling others that there are industries that our particular features could be valued and preferred over NTs' and she is telling us not to give up on ourselves. When she tells us that we learn by specific examples, it clicks with me, I agree with it, as it is the best way for me to learn.

[@lukebird8212]

I relate, I find myself asking my buddy "can you give me a specific example?" At least once every conversation 😂

[@barblupole6257]

I feel such a connection with others here like I've never felt. Thank you for your comment 😉

[@GrassPossum]

Yes. 60 years trying to figure myself out, so lonely and frustrating and self-critical. I self-diagnosed very recently and I wouldn't even waste my time getting any other diagnoses. Everything I learn about it is like coming home at last. The relief the realization gave me was profound. I knew it had been a benefit in many ways, but the social awkwardness was a never ending nightmare. Realising that certain skills and ways of thinking which define me were a result of the thing which I was missing, was a great moment of self-confidence. Instead of trying to find the way out, I can accept why I am in here and if I could, choose between being normal, and myself today, I would not change a thing.

[@sallyforth3225]

This woman does have a beautiful mind. My kiddo was undiagnosed for years, Incorrect medication. Huge IQ. Huge vocabulary. And knows something about everything. I love my Aspie kid

[@cuber0b0t]

What's your problem, Rohan?

[@kallemick]

I honestly think you need something better to do than insult people online

[@anonomousous]

Was Einstein an imbecile Rohan?? You know nothing about autism, you are just a stupid trolling kid.

[@gndz7517]

Einstein didn't have autism, dumb dumb.

[@gndz7517]

www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/diagnosis/dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria

[@DanteWolfwood]

I'm not autistic but her principle is true for all kids: I wish my mom made me go out and do things when I was young. I would never blame her for my failures; life was hard for her but looking back, habits I picked up as a kid have had long term negative effects in my life.

[@paladin313]

The story of my life. I was born in 1969; I found out I am autistic over a year ago, and I was subject to every study and outlook on the matter as it was happening! In my book "My Prison Without Walls" it was always, "You're to blame. You have to be fixed. You bring your problems on yourself. Why can't you change? What's your problem!"

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

God bless you! I am sorry you had to go through that!

[@picture-you]

Same here. I have CPTSD as a result.

[@nitefox4411]

ASD was missed in schools in my day if you were really high functioning, had creative self ingenuity and bit of help along the way. I could not learn particularly in junior high and high school. My parents knew something was wrong. They put me in a community college for a lot of years where I had teachers like Temple. I went a lot further in life because of them. Good mentors. Most people on the spectrum are so overwhelmed they forget how smart they really are so they just stay inside. My parents MADE me do things. Sometimes that went the wrong way, sometimes not.

[@grizzlybear4]

In my day it was all about punishment.

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

I plan to begin seeking a diagnosis. High functioning here with sensitivity to noise and light. Absolutely CANNOT read body language or pick up on social cues very well for some reason lol. Socializing exhausts me because I have to work so hard at "fitting in" and not being called "weird" or "quirky". In sixth grade, my reading tested at 13th grade level. I love words... Natural artist, btw. Have difficulty interpreting sarcasm. The interesting thing is that I've always been athletic and was a slightly hyperactive child. So I loved being outdoors actively playing due to my high energy that needed to be burned off. Also, love animals (we had many pets) and always thought of pets as "social ice breakers". I deeply understand animals and people who are hurting. Unlike humans, animals don't wear me out.

[@ThirrinDiamond]

@@josephdockemeyer6782 You'll notice once you accept yourself, you'll show "more" traights. Aka you stop forcing yourself to act like people expect and let yourself be yourself. It's not you faking, it's freedom, it feels like faking because the systems in place don't want individuality or freedom. Hope you become and feel freer and can be yourself. It's a journey 💗

[@cluckieschickens]

I've got stories...

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

What did you end up doing with your life?

[@LadyMcGiusti]

This talk has not only helped me understand my own ASD brain, but also with parenting my ASD son so that he can thrive rather than suffer and wilt like I did growing up. Thank you, Dr. Grandin.

[@slaw8299]

I was diagnosed with Asperger's and telling me I'm the same as low functioning autistics but only on a different scale has been unhelpful for me, so I'm about to give up looking for information online. I've never had any speech delays and my biggest problem is motor coordination.

[@lhuff482]

S Law Funny I got just the opposite impression as you when watching the video, as she referenced several times that Autism is a spectrum disorder. It may be that you viewed this from a perspective of one who has been bullied for your differences and you were hoping for more encouragement. Perhaps rewatch and focus on what she says about the various ends of the spectrum. Regardless, I hope you find what you’re looking for.

[@PlentitudeIsland]

@@slaw8299 Sorry to hear your struggle. Never give up. Answers keep coming. I am new to all this but for motor control maybe you could try things like video games, dancing, playing musical instrument, etc... 🙂

[@paulortiz2035]

S Law--- I hope you will continue to search out the help you need. Perhaps search for research facilities that are focusing on this area and try to enroll in their studies. Or focus on reading their research! Some things are so specialized that only a few people understand it. So it may seem like the girl looking for that needle in the hay stack! You are that girl. Now, go find your needle!

[@drfill9210]

Can I just point out that to understand and draw a curve is advanced calculus- it's not that she's bad at math- it's that her math is visual

[@jo-annahicks3324]

Well said!

[@berlingolingoful]

Wow! That's a great comment.

[@chrismccaffrey8256]

I think the point about maths was the numerical mathematics, which is general what everyone thinks about. :) i was always good at the shapes lol, but never learned most of my times tables and had to retake my maths gcse.

[@myramedicinewindkay813]

I didn't even know i had autism til 2016, when i was 69, the year i got internet & took this pix of myself. Got thru 1st grade without reading aloud, but just thought it was from the ritual abuse. I'm a right-brain, Spiritual/intuitive thinker but actually because of all the incurred PTSD, am predominantly a brain-stem, gut mind instinctual reactor. Raised by my step-grandmother, didn't know i was invited to be a Mensa Scholar (ie, in top 2% intelligence of those born in 1947) till after she died & i found the letter in her papers. I had a photographic memory & never had to study in school, till i smoked pot from 18-20. I got my only D in Algebra in 8th grade, & i can only add in my head, but I can tell you how long a store is & how many bricks it takes to do a wall. Construction & horses were what saved me from recklessly throwing away my Life. Had no friends. I was a Horse Show Judge, Breeder & Trainer with my 1st husband that left me for a 20 year old. We have 3 children, now grown. My second husband (we were in construction), married me for my money, & when it was gone, left me for a 21 year old. He died in 2005. I was an EMT for several years, 1995 & 2002, but was being stalked by 2nd husband, so could't stay in one place for CEU's. I've been homeless off & on ever since 1982, when we got divorced. Then Enlightenment became my reason for living. In 2007, a Spiritual Teacher got me into NYU Hospital, & the Head of Neuro-Psychology diagnosed me with RTL Seizures, & i got SSD til SSA kicked in 2 years later. I've had Sr. Apts off & on, but the smell of the neighbors drugs drives me beserk, so i prefer living in tents away from noise & humanity. Because of the "Covid-19" lockdown, i'm now trapped in a lease til April. No, i wouldn't trust a doctor for any "help". I studied Wholistic Health & only use it & Tribal & Oriental Medicine to Heal. It was a Homeopathic Dr that actually recognized my root sx as being autistic in 2016. Buddhism has been my main reason for living. My genius gene was passed on to oldest son, who quit college & is a Construction boss on major building projects, the autism perhaps passed to all 3. My middle son dropped out of school & trains horses. He has dyslexia. My daughter went to college but dropped out to have 4 children. Her oldest has the genius gene & went to college, the youngest, has no friends, never finished high school, & won't come out of his bedroom, just plays video games, & has Asbergers. The Western Medical System & most Scientific research has been taken over by the Biltaberger's via Gates & Fuchi. If you want to remain fertile; if you want remain free; if you want to be able to think clearly; if you want to keep your Soul; if you want to keep ALIVE; don't take the vaccine!

[@drfill9210]

@@chrismccaffrey8256 I went from bad at maths to teaching statistics. I guarantee that the curves are just as vital as the times tables

[@v.a.carter5406]

Thank you. Our son took his life at 21 in October of 2019. My spouse and were already divorced by then When our was just 6 or 7. I took him to a neurologist who identified autism. His father disagreed with the diagnostic or any treatment offered by the doctor. He didn't want our son stereotyped. I then found a school specialized for autism and other anxiety disorders.. . Again, his father disagreed fearing that the diagnostic would be our son's identity definition, and was so rude with that school's principal, the enrollment was denied. I felt lost in assisting our son. The information you share means a huge difference in obtaining a fulfilling life. I too did not speak until I was 3 and didn't make friends easily. But I was lucky because I am a twin, my twin made all the friends and did most of the speaking for me. A doctor had told my mom that when my twin stops speaking for me, my speech would develop. Thank you. Be blessed.

[@cheesborgar6925]

stop blaming your husband only

[@lhuff482]

Temple is spot on about the murkiness of the autism spectrum and kids are not getting the services they need because of it, especially those that are higher functioning.

[@rachelmartin2424]

I was scrolling through the comments & read this at the exact time she was saying it.

[@kw5839]

I'm not autistic, don't personally know anyone autistic. But, I love Temple Grandin. She has a fasinating mind.

[@nry1969]

Believe it or not, you probably DO know someone with autism, however, they have been able to mimic neurotypical behavior so well that you can't really tell. Especially girls on the autism spectrum. Temple is very brilliant!

[@Alphacentauri819]

KW my ex had Aspergers, wasn’t diagnosed until he was 45....and after we’d been together off/on for 10 years. The first time someone suggested it to me, I totally dismissed it...despite having done a presentation on autism and using temple as an example of Aspergers 😲... my ex is a successful, kind physician and didn’t initially seem that awkward. I just really liked that he wasn’t arrogant like some other physicians I’d worked with. As relational problems emerged and got worse, I knew something was affecting the social/emotional connections. Was dismissed by counselor after counselor. He even went to a medical conference and they spoke about realms of ASD and Aspergers...and he said it felt like they were describing him. He finally was diagnosed by a neuropsychologist. I’m sure you’ve interacted with a few, if not many. I can now see many more than before. It’s like I have almost radar for it, with what I’ve learned and several in my family with it, or suspected.

[@PlentitudeIsland]

@@Alphacentauri819 Hi B. May I ask you what the Dr. suggested and if it worked in your situation ? Thanks in advance ☺️

[@racebiketuner]

If you know more than 100 people, chances are you do.

[@lukebird8212]

She has touched and inspired so many struggling people on the spectrum, myself included. I can confidently say she's a personal hero to most of us ausies and aspies out there

[@mikemoore2791]

Im high functioning autistic. Im 51 married Full Time employed. I was diagnosed as an adult. Early years were not great. But with support and love we can, and do, do well. Really glad i grew up in the 70s in a country town were it was safe to roam. We road bikes and hiked hills. Now Im into strength yraining. It helps me focus. Research shows lifting weights creates new synapses.

[@kristinedoty7876]

Except we all don't get that love. Then we're told to love ourselves. WTF?

[@heperile]

I feel like every parent today should watch this.

[@dapsapsrp]

Wow, she is really brilliant. Such a broad thinker so aware of things. She is gifted and a gift to our society. I really respect and agree with how she embraces the importance of practical skills and how bad it has become that they're becoming more and more scarce as time goes on.

[@viviennespark1916]

Iv'e reared three children, with a husband on the scale, having a form of asd, and only the skill set of a disability worker, concentrate the positive, ignore the negative.

[@ladybookworms]

Much respect for Temple Grandin's mom. Hats off and thank you.

[@sophiefrankis9476]

I was diagnosed when I was 4 when I didn't speak. The reality that people thought differently from me was mind blowing.

[@christallands9715]

Can u explain a little more? Think differently?

[@taileenalvarez1626]

Labels are so ignorant. I'm sure you are a sensitive person who understands and sees the world more accurately than others. Your probably naturally intuitive and feel things harder than others. Beautiful mind. I hope you know that what u have is Not a condition its a gift. Not one thats easy to live with either especially when others seem to be on a different frequency

[@CreativeCache101]

@@taileenalvarez1626 sure, but this comment section is filled with the good side of autism stories, the high functioning, and does not show the other side. Severely autistic people may never learn to talk and often cause physical harm to themselves or others leading to physical disfigurement or even death. Its a gift for some but can also be a curse.

[@fomalhauto]

@@CreativeCache101 I was wondering what you mean by severe autism. Temple Grandin seemed like she had a severe type of autism in childhood. She had severe speech delays and didn't like to be touched. She had intensive speech therapy. She was originally diagnosed as having minimal brain damage.

[@VidMediumNS]

autism still gets ignored in women. my nephew was noticed earlier than me. My teachers just thought I wasn't likeable and a rule breaker...lazy, unmotivated, rude...the list continues. People who actually know me would say I try hard, I am very caring and very kind, or they'll realize I've given up ONLY after giving something my all. I've not had a lot of friends and the friends I did have were ones who've just had to accept me the way I couldn't change. Now if I mention that I have traits of autism I get "Autistic Gurus" telling me I'm not "Bad" enough because I've grown to adulthood and been told for so many years that I'm just making it up. A lot of what this lady talks about going through growing up for her was me growing up.

[@jillianguilford5191]

I'm 75 now. I've recently realized that I (as well as a daughter who is low functioning and grandkids from another daughter have been diagnosed with it) probably have it.

[@l.v.9206]

Actually, women show Autism differently then boys. A woman's brain is automatically more "high functioning" then a man's brain, because a woman's brain is geared more towards social interactions; while a man's brain is geared more towards task completion. An Autistic woman can socially understand an expectation for a task to be completed, and is able to force herself to "fudge it" enough to "please" the request; while an Autistic man will just flat out not do the task because they don't want to. In historical medical and scientific practice, the variation between women and men was not considered valid, so most clinical trials were done on men and men alone. This is finally getting addressed, but there is still a lot of catching up to do in the scientific and medical community.

[@sterlingray3982]

@@l.v.9206 Well this explains how I managed to squeeze into the social system as a female. My son on the other hand had no fear of disappointing others so he resorted to selling his Adderall at school. Fortunately he pulled himself together so he wouldn't end up homeless.

[@jeanniesperry772]

I'm 61 and know little about autism but Temple makes me want to know more. I watched and listened to this video and I was gripped! I could listen to her talk all day. She is inspirational, relevant and downright wonderful!

[@lukebird8212]

We need more people like you :). One of the most frustrating things is when people have either false perceptions or no knowledge whatsoever and the speak on the subject. With people like you willing to learn and being open there's hope maybe people will have better understanding of not only me but every other person on the spectrum

[@esperanzamunoz6719]

Her back story is even more awesome almost unbelievable.

[@marianl3447]

@@lukebird8212 i agree...what a great way you said all that though...great comment.

[@terrymyraejtytk4304]

Watch the movie made about her. It's fantastic. It's called Temple Grandin.

[@davspa6]

They made a movie about her life too, about 10 or 12 years ago. The young actress who played her did an excellent job, very believable. It kind of showed some of the difficulties she had being a woman in a man's world in the cattle industry also.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

"Iconic" is the word. What a wonderful human being.

[@spicynoodles3317]

I'm a neurotypical author co-writing with a number of neurodivergent authors with a set of neurodivergent characters, some of which are autistic. This video is so wonderful in getting the word out that autism is something to be valued in society, as well as educating the general public to better understand our peers. Thank you, Grandin.

[@teresat2162]

Yes. Temple Grandin is my hero, too.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

She is one great public speaker. I could listen to her all day. Her students are so lucky.

[@colettahussey9571]

I know she is autistic, but most of what she is talking about needs to be said about people on and off the spectrum. Great lady. Thank you for this video

[@carliebeau5329]

God put temple in our lives for absolute awareness. Here you go.

[@user-dm7ex6cj5x]

I want to see Temple Grandin in person. And I also want to meet her. That would be awesome.

[@coreycox2345]

"It wasn't the social yakety yaks around the fire." :)

[@candicecritchfield1092]

I know, absolutely hysterical, so spot on.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

That's for sure! ;-)

[@elizabethbennet4791]

haha right

[@coreycox2345]

@William Oarlock She saw and figured out something other people had not. It seems like a gift. She's brilliant.

[@annalisa14]

William Oarlock - you just knee- jerk react to her unrelaxed voice and lack of makeup. You’re superficial. Get a life.

[@CantWeedThis]

I have been diagnosed with ASD, STPD, MDD, BDD, GAD. This has led me to become the great hermit that I am today.

[@jo-annahicks3324]

I hope that hasn't made you feel like one big D! Embrace your differences, and go out there, and be yourself...you came to this Planet to be YOU...not some carbon copy of someone else. The World needs all types of people. Find out what makes you shine inside, and shine that light out for all to see...bugger what other people think...become who you were destined to be....we need individuals, to make us grow as a community. I hope this talk helps you to see that, and encourages you to believe in yourself...you aren't 'defective'..you're different!...like we all are...as individual as our fingerprints!

[@laconicandecho]

💜

[@MGOtaku]

As someone who grew up in Northern Ireland with Austism this talk was invaluable. Always loved this woman for the work I've heard she's done when I was a teenager. Thanks to all the people at the Chicago Humanites Festive for hosting her. We need more people like her being able to share their experiences, now more than ever.

[@JR-yd6ug]

I can't recommend Temple's books on autism enough. She is one of the best speakers in the world on autism.

[@IndigoCat17]

I have aspergers I'm 22 and I'm proud of it !! Temple Grandin is awesome !!

[@novaperez5290]

@William Oarlock You look like the real idiot here. Ignorance and intolerance is a disease get well soon

[@ellenday2155]

I have Autism and the only thing I want in life is to find a cure for it.

[@derekhamling8894]

@@ellenday2155 same. I can solve everyone else’s problems except mine.

[@rollinmark8952]

@William Oarlock You win the prize William! THE most idiotic statement I have every read in KZbin comments. Thank you!

[@claudoody]

@Willow Whiteflame I am so happy to hear that you are proud of your gift. Where would we be without people like you?

[@steelskyblue]

Stumbled upon this lecture by accident. I'm a huge fan of Temple Grandin. I can listen to her all day. She is so brilliant.

[@alexandraoneill4485]

I love the social yakety yaks bit

[@berlingolingoful]

"The world needs all kinds of minds", indeed.

[@Riviner]

She's a shining star. Such a potent person.

[@jsarahi2635]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Literally watched about 30 different videos and articles that sometimes took me hours about autism and they all seemed to repeat the same thing over and over. None of them could answer the only two questions I was asking which are “Why is it so important to label children with ASD? “ and “ Why does it happen?” It took an intelligent women with ASD to answer the question. I’m beyond thankful my brother in law recommended this because I have two children who were both diagnosed and this gives me so much hope and insight that I really needed.

[@treywest268]

It is important to be able to put a name to it. I am 58 and have always wondered why I was socially awkward and couldn't keep friends other than but a few. It is like having an undiagnosed disease that is destroying you and you have know idea as to how to handle it. Once it has been named, then you have an explanation and a way to go forward. I hope this makes sense as to why a diagnosis is so important at any age. I hated myself for most of my life and thought I was unworthy of others. Others may still see me as such but now I know why. The problem is within them and not me. I have felt the weight and burden of my existence lifted off my shoulders.

[@a.p.5429]

I read her book "Thinking in Pictures" near the end of my teaching career. I did a lot of things right with my autistic children but wish I had found it sooner. It should be required reading for all educators. Very insightful and helpful.

[@laulitt17]

During my free time I've done nothing but watch talks on autism for the past week and this is by far the best one yet. Love it.

[@adlozi]

I saw a movie about this woman. She is really smart.

[@TanasinnZalgo]

@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus Ummm... what? 😂

[@TanasinnZalgo]

@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus you are so full of shit dude 😂

[@TanasinnZalgo]

@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus lol and what have you done with that big brain 😂

[@TanasinnZalgo]

@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus Wow! Those are some impressive accomplishments. I’m sorry you have to pretend to be a genius to feel important. People like you have nothing to offer to they go on the internet and brag about things that aren’t even true. With an IQ of 165 you must have made some impressive feats that would have been recognized by the public. Or you waste your knowledge, which would also make you an idiot. So which is it? You wanna show me what you’ve done, or are you an idiot?

[@TanasinnZalgo]

@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus lol again, as a genius the burden of proof is on you. So go ahead link to any studies you’ve made. Anything at all. Because you are actually talking to someone who has had success in life, and if you want I can actually provide proof. What can you do?

[@artisticwhistleblower1756]

This woman understands the artistic mind! I love her. What a gorgeous soul, beautiful mind.😻

[@gigiontube]

Artistic WhistleBlower Autistic and artistic is not the same thing. 😝

[@guywoodhouse4684]

@@gigiontube lol right?

[@taileenalvarez1626]

Or is it??

[@taileenalvarez1626]

You gotta admit there's a strange correlation and pretty interesting

[@briandavis7811]

I moved to the US from Canada to start the fourth grade.I previously did math in my head breaking numbers down to multiply etc. , I was made to write everything down , and my math talent disappeared. My reading was 12th grade level and thankfully they didn't "fix" my methods. In Canada the emphasis was on applying what you learned. which thankfully stuck with me , in the US the emphasis was on memorizing not applying knowledge.

[@arich20]

She has been so far ahead of all of the rest of the medical and science community. Bless this human.

[@zXJulianXz]

I absolutely love Temple, she is one of the most inspirational and sensible people I have ever had the pleasure of watching on KZbin. It's not often you leave a video where a person speaks for an hour and you cannot disagree with a single point they make. Well done Temple, you're my hero.

[@slevinchannel7589]

People need to inform themselves about ‚Autism Speaks’ and it’s Horrors. WIIILD Misconceptions fly around and Hollywood doesnt help; so much so that ‚Hollywood Autism’ has become a Term to describe ‚Unexplained Superpowers posseses by a Character just cause of Autism’. There’s Essays out there and recommending such Essays after watching them is NOT Spam. It’s ok and even helpful to spread such Videos.

[@simonmcglary]

Amazing woman. Makes the ASD diagnosis easier to understand and identify with!

[@laurieberry162]

The movie Ghost Busters was a hit because of a man with Asperger’s syndrome.

[@ryanjohnson3255]

I love her ❤️, I literally felt so alone until I watched this so thank you KZbin

[@wiley3840]

Me too

[@kayleeparker7362]

I work with children with Autism, and I absolutely love her explanations and out look. Her lecture is the first I have found completely engaging and interesting. She is brilliant!❤️

[@catbruhh4805]

my autism doesn't really place me in technical situation, but it allows me to be very creative and what-not. nonetheless, ms. Grandin's my favourite person and i enjoy her speeches 💛

[@debstovervillarreal4348]

I used to tell my grooming students in my state approved grooming school, "you have to think like a dog to groom a dog." My students who get that and have that gift are my shining stars today. They understand the canine body and how dog body works which makes grooming a pleasant experience instead of a stressful experience.

[@billvandorn5332]

Interesting how she brought up fluorescent lights, they give me migraine headaches and wearing a baseball cap helps mitigate some of it. They flicker.

[@joycebrewer4150]

I noticed today that my phone camera said the lights my nephew had put up to decorate for Christmas were flickering, but I couldn't see that just looking at them.

[@lamar1423]

Grandin's book Animals in Translation changed my relationship with animals forever. Ms Grandin makes me feel normal.

[@pattysherwood7091]

I started speaking at age 25, but was very disfluent and could not follow conversations. At age 39, the Lord connected something in my brain in an instant, I felt it. I suddenly thought some words, and they flowed out of my mouth effortlessly. I am still basically quiet. I like to go to church and smile and say hello. I have created a personality because I have none. But I go home after and collapse at home alone. I figured I was autistic.

[@robertharrison8057]

Your personality is expressed somewhere deeper than the surface.

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@robertharrison8057 I take that as a very sweet and welcomed sentiment. ♥️

[@roddydykes7053]

Wow

[@donnagray3779]

Do you have anything that holds your Interest?

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@donnagray3779 I am interested in everything from woodworking to quilting to raising milk goats, to writing sermons and playing the accordion badly, gardening. And I am not good at anything but I don’t care. I noticed that I like people but if I take pictures, it is of things, not people.

[@piggy310]

Hey point on skilled trades is absolutely correct, even more than it was 9 years ago.

[@codemiesterbeats]

Brilliant. Skilled work is what makes the world go round... They need art and music and mechanical/carpentry/welding etc... classes in all schools. NOT because they will only be able to be a carpenter their whole life but because it will teach them problem solving skills that they might have a hard time learning in other ways. I did not have an automotive program in my highschool BUT they did allow me to take a few classes at the community college through the high school.

[@clapoutloudclapoutloud]

She has that personality that you just can't turn away and you end up liking her, and you listen, you would come out much more educated from her experiences.

[@OTLCellartapes]

what a likable lady - she projects just the right warm kind of sternness, no nonsense, you can tell she says only what she knows to be worth saying

[@LilPinkCoupe]

I got to attend this particular conference of hers last year. :) She's amazing.

[@backgroundmusik]

Grateful this lady for being an example of success in adulthood. My daughter is 5 and atypical. She teaches herself so much. Her current favorite thing is trying to "cook"... Which means cracking all the eggs in the fridge.... But doing so into a pot.

[@theferalpaladin4350]

Found my autism at 30. Learned more about myself since that diagnosis than I have in the last 15 years. Heavy masking led to some serious tragedy in my life. Professionally I am successful, interpersonally, the chances i was given for genuine connection, the mask i unknowingly developed destroyed those real connections for the sake of the mask.

[@angelicabuenrostro]

♥️ Watched a documentary on her when my girls were babies. Helped prepare me when one of them was diagnosed years later. Grateful for her. Would also love to see neurodivergent women of color rise to this level of public awareness. Lived experience is critical at every intersection.

[@donnacsuti4980]

Wouldn't be surprised if Oprah was much like her

[@evasartorius9528]

This woman has changed the world for the better in some many ways. I have worked with autistic for a long time and her work helped me understand things nothing else could.

[@beckystjohn3011]

Just so happy to hear and see Miss Temple!! God bless her for her courage and care for all living beings, most of all being her care of how we help our children!!!

[@imeldapearce]

dr. Grandin

[@psychshell4644]

All 4 of my kids are dyslexic & ADHD. Two did 'jobs' described. One did service to the community & got recognized by the President. My 3 year-old is autistic. Great program

[@lassusprophetam8209]

I know she's talking about autism but Temple has helped me to understand some real big question marks about my cerebral palsy grandson.

[@jessicakragler2029]

My daughter has cp to and now she's 11 plus autism daughter who is 4

[@wmbtech]

I am very impressed by the amount of insight given about the autistic experience. I related to nearly all of the behavioral examples but had trouble understanding the categorized thinking. I was the lego kid, the art kid, the pattern kid, the music kid, the origami .. math .. book .. computer .. language .. science .. architecture .. photoshop .. web design .. programming .. woodworking .. accounting .. awkward .. standoffish .. quiet .. non-confrontational .. honest .. seclusive .. routine .. sensitive .. quirky .. ADHD/ASD kid. I didn't quite see where to belong amongst the groups, and I would feel left out but history already labelled our category. We've been called the jack-of-all trades but master-of-none. This brain cocktail contains a splash of obsessive curiosity, a shot of special interests, and a cup of focus deficit. If you relate, rejoice, our biggest problem is solved with medication and redirects that master-of-none energy towards a mastery of our choosing. Also, if you're like me, you're a mess, but you're good at what you do. I'm thankful for my spots.

[@kensommers5096]

Keeping it simple and sincere, RESPECT for you Temple Grandin.🤠👍🇭🇲

[@osiris8826]

Thank you so much Dr Grandin

[@markofcaine01]

Oh man, I felt it in my heart when she said about a 6 year old being held back doing baby math developing a behavioral problem.

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

She is a gem and her justified comments on social media's dark effects are even more relevant now. I definitely can identify with some of the traits she discussed - loud noises especially sudden ones & especially multiple voices at once that are booming and or high pitched, categorizing everything I perceive, floures. light senstivity.

[@newday493]

Temple, you warm my heart every time I see you in person or hear you speak. I love working with this population as an (OT) therapist. Thank you for helping people understand. Hugs to you (from a distance or maybe with the hug machine). 🙂

[@Mika-qp9hw]

Fascinating lecture

[@Corpsegrinderr]

My mother worked with her in the eighties to help find better ways to treat autistic people. Temple is an absolutely fantastic woman.

[@RaederlePhoenix]

Some cotton itches because of the weave. I've become rather passionate about clothing. It's one of my many obsessions as an aspie. I go through phases where all I do is sew. Other phases where I paint. And other times where I'm obsessed with writing. I relate so much to being an art brain, although I also have an aptitude for art. But I was VERY slow to read, and I'm still unusually slow at reading despite loving it. I've learned that one of my problems with reading is actually a form of simulator sickness which I also get from online shopping (and obviously first-person video games which I just can't play at all due the intense pain it causes).

[@darcsun9766]

Highlight the sentences as you read. Preferably with different colors highlighter.

[@TheNovemberRose]

What about Egyptian cotton? It is used in towels and washcloths, and is the softest I have felt.

[@michaelohair3715]

She's brilliant! And a delightful speaker.

[@imajicaxo4874]

This woman has my heart. She reminds me of my mother in law and my other half . My other half has ASD and our sons have suspected ASD too. I agree with all she says, she's a gift to this world, all she's saying. Wow. ❤️

[@ashleywise3217]

My son and I have Aspergers and I suck at math but was great at reading and writing. He's great at both. And he tells me he wants to be a teacher and a train engineer. I told him he can be both. He's also really into space so I told him he could work on rockets or be an astronaut if he wanted. Unfortunately I slipped through the cracks being raised in the 90s but I make sure to encourage my son in anyway possible. I tell him he has a very bright future despite his Autism or even because of it. I want him to be positive and not feel like anything is wrong with him. I just tell him there is absolutely nothing wrong with being different than most people and that will be his biggest strength, yes it will be a struggle because he thinks so differently but it will be ok because he can give fresh and different ideas for problems.

[@delilahhart4398]

She really knows her stuff, both about people and animals. Her discussion of psychomotor epilepsy in animals is particularly impressive.

[@maura6375]

🌸 She is Amazing

[@DanielBrice7f58a6]

I love this video. I had a student, once, whose work i could not read. it was really... "messy", but i knew better. I asked her to do her exam orally. And she rocked it! I am really glad that I knew enough at that time to not just dismiss her out of hand. I'm really glad I gave her the benefit of the doubt.