RAW Interview with Temple Grandin's Mother Eustacia Cutler

[@light6230]

Obviously mom is a big part of the reason why Temple was able to achieve the her great success! She has a real point about our children are partly who we think they are. We have tremendous influence over who are children become. We need to see their potential strengths and make that their definition of who they are.

[@anitamacedo6302]

What an incredible, sweet, and wise mother.❤

[@elsakristina2689]

Ah, so this is Temple's mother :) one of the best parents out there!

[@karynselfridge9534]

A lovely, knowledgeable mother, how fortunate God gave her Temple and vise versa ! Enjoyed this message very much.

[@amysedivec]

Amen

[@SueDamron]

I felt exactly the same! What a gift she is!!

[@pierinalanning3541]

I consider this lady a hero of her time.

[@WhoDoctor-u2e]

Temple Grandin has a wonderful mother. Nice, nice lady Eustacia Cutler.

[@Merrickbri]

The embodiment of graciousness. How charming! I could listen to her speak all day.

[@mamadeereacts]

AWESOME LADY!! She never gave up and made Temple experience life, which helped her interact! God bless her!!

[@glennswenson6936]

Don’t know why anyone would be critical. She helped a challenged child to escape the confines of her autistic brain to interact successfully in life. Real loyalty & love. The interviewer did ok too, didn’t talk, just ask questions. Be nice, people.

[@XStacey517]

L:llll:llll

[@kathleenkinsolving3358]

confines? My son is autistic and his brain is extremely universal -- he can perform feats that I'd never be able to do

[@sillycookie1982]

Gosh the way her mum puts t makes me feel less crap about not learning as well as I could have in school. ❤ I am NOT dumb but school made me feel like I was.

[@justsewit_tk5477]

Oh my goodness! So huge for someone to recognise and validate the fluidity and elasticity of the brain and how we can change our brains to improve our lives!

[@jeni2139]

Yes, absolutely... Neurology and science of the brain is advancing so quickly. Few seem to know about brain elasticity and fluidity. Thank you for your commenting.

[@sallybaddeley6060]

You mean neuroplasticity?

[@cawood6386]

She is a smart cookie. Harvard B.A. from back in the day when women were starting to get accepted there.

[@shellakers10]

What a completely elegant human being! We don't hear from enough well spoken and eloquent, as well as compassionate people like this beautiful mother! Thank you for sharing this!

[@feliciapatrick3382]

I would love to have a day where I could just pick at her brain and learn how she handled all of it back then. She is amazing and such an inspiration to me and my fight for my son. I pray that I am able to push my son the way she pushed Temple and that he strives to find something that he loves and is happy about doing the way Temple revolutionized the cattle industry. God bless you for being so strong.

[@MTknitter22]

God bless YOU @Felicia Patrick. You sound very brave yourself and I believe with you that your son will fulfill all his magnificent potential too!!!

[@mabelstar9132]

Temple's mother reminds me of my own grandmother, that's probably why I turned out so well.

[@vickilynn2778]

"What makes character is experience." I like that. I can see why your daughter turned out so well. She has a wonderful and thoughtful mother. I think I can say that about my mother too. :)

[@SueDamron]

My first time hearing this amazing and beautifully articulate woman! Wow! What a loving soul! What she says and “how” she says things, has a way of drawing you into her world! Beautiful experience!!

[@danarchambault8723]

What a lovely lady , temple was lucky to have such a wonderful mother

[@raecoyote]

What a wonderful woman, such warmth

[@NoFlipsNoHandstands]

incredible mother and daughter! The way they both speak is captivating, and heartwarming! Thank you both for everything you have done! Your stories of experience, and perspective is amazing! Much respect, and love!

[@desertsinger72]

I would love to meet this lady. She is amazing, inspiring.

[@willowr3614]

I'm so happy that Temple's mom helped her child to grow up and have a successful life. Though both my parents were together in my younger yrs right after turning 8 I was diagnosed with autism. 3 months later both parents split. Diagnoses got lost in boxes. As an adult who struggled with normally every day home and work tasks I was again diagnosed with autism. I spent 1 1/2 homeless. After moving back home for the 1st time since I was 14 was hard. I found my original autism diagnoses by complete accident going through school records. I wish more ppl would choose to do what Temple's mom did so that their kids will be successful.

[@bluecube7247]

An absolutely brilliant mother raised a brilliant daughter

[@MMC-jp1gl]

She looks fabulous for having a 66 year old daughter:+) God bless~

[@pnhnut]

I was thinking that as well!!

[@pinky567]

Yes she looks 66 but she has to be in her 80s

[@DDPizazz]

What a thoughtful person, who has an excellent way of expressing her thoughts, knowledge and wisdom. When asked about the importance of friendship: "You can't Google friendship." This interview makes me want to read her books.

[@deborahbarrett-murphy9734]

What a remarkable woman and mother. I’m so inspired by her!!!

[@thomasdulaney1054]

My parents did the exact same thing with me, that Temple's mother did with her. Which is why I turned out okay.

[@barbaratea4701]

What a blessing of a woman, a mother and someone who understands and can explain with gentle perfection

[@IAlgeacy]

Such a beautiful mom

[@donnafraenkel7852]

What a fantastic mom to pioneer her amazing progeny!

[@chickasaw9635]

Beautiful smile.

[@joannelyn]

What a pleasure to listen to and watch Eustacia Cutler, as she remembers her daughter's growing-up experience. My dear mother met with similar exchanges with specialists who guided, encouraged and inspired me, in my toddler years. I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth. The signs were consistent with this, although very mild in comparison with other children who were born in similar circumstances. I received early and wonderful guidance, but went on to live life for many years before understanding that there were a few aspects of me which were sometimes a struggle, and most of the time a gift. We are about to pursue a diagnosis, and I am in the process of formulating a question to Ms Grandin and her sweet, incredible and gifted mother. Will write to her. Thank you for broadcasting this interview to a wider audience

[@bobsmith1561]

This is one of,if not the most interesting videos I have seen for a very,very long time. Thank you for posting this, it really reminded me of some home truths in life.

[@strutter9785]

Both her and temple are my hero's .

[@skylar9284]

They are my Roman Empire. I love their story so very much.

[@monteombraro]

She's so sweet... beautiful interview!

[@jasonleming2541]

Wonderfulness runs in both their veins!

[@rolandaelijah7298]

Absolutely liberating

[@sandratremiti356]

God bless you. Your an amazing mother.

[@soniandukwe8981]

Sandra Tremiti well said

[@veneraberens2547]

AS AN AUTISTIC PERSON I HAVE SO MUCH MONUMENTAL RESPECT FOR THIS FAMILY THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL HAPPY LIFE I HAVE AND I WILL ALWAYS BE GREATFUL FOR THEM

[@jeni2139]

It's true that if you don't understand sometimes and are afraid to offend then the lack of knowledge, understanding and compassion lends itself to the greater ignorance. What a lovely mother and an incredible daughter! Lovely, just lovely!

[@milliehayes]

I'm listening very hard to this lady and her daughter... I want my child to succeed in any area he sees fit

[@briannas.6741]

What an incredibly sweet woman!

[@lepolhart3242]

What a wonderful lady, she explains autism really well.

[@jramsey9690]

This is WONDERFUL! Thank you.

[@Beautiful_Dreamer]

Great lady, great interview! :-D Greetings from Germany!

[@hayleybourgault4114]

This women is charming. I wouldn't mind a day to talk with her.

[@joannelyn]

Eustacia Cutler is a truly remarkable and lovely person. I'd like very much to meet her one day, if that's possible.

[@Gabster1990]

The actress who played Temple's mom did a great job at emulating her voice and mannerisms.

[@grammytammy9004]

What a beautiful mom.

[@joyhoss7804]

Such a lovely lady.♥️

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Temples mum! Wow what an insightful lady and gorgeous too!

[@loisxander6321]

What wonderful insight. We can learn so much from this woman.

[@veenukapoor7277]

She is an angel

[@SherriNicholas-zs5xv]

WHAT a woman!!! Apple does not fall far from the tree!! Classy woman; terrible interviewer.

[@jordanlandrum624]

Some people just have a public or poetic way of speaking...a lot of authors seem to have this trait.

[@MTknitter22]

Let’s face it, many of them are awful. Ms Grandin message - EVERY person is special!

[@iansutton9746]

Lovely and very intelligent woman, who makes it easy to understand Dr. Temple's brilliance. The interviewer was just fine.

[@sharonhoerr6523]

What an inspiration this wise woman is!

[@joannelyn]

You're describing the lived experience so well.. It can be difficult and uncomfortable until one finds ways to live with the discomfort, by learning some rules. When exhausted, or unwell, some of these tells can still be observed. But, mostly, with time and practice, we develop our own ways, which can be quite incredible, yet new

[@jennifervjones569]

Oh i love her.

[@Medietos]

If I had had a mother like she, i should be healthy and successful , contributing in the world instead of devastated by health care system and social (in)security, being made severely ill on every level instead of getting the right help to habilitate and heal trauma. So sad and frustrated.

[@Reviveisclosed]

I love when she says you can’t Google Friends. So true in the push for inclusive Education

[@kathysmith8471]

Inclusion needs to be so much more than going to lunch at the same time as “normal students” or PE class. Children need to be taught about what issues kids with special needs deal with and that they have the same feelings that they have, to be compassionate and empathetic. Everyone needs to feel accepted and LOVED for who they are. I think most people are just uncomfortable because they don’t know how to handle a situation in which they are exposed to something “different” or someone who has special needs. We all bled the same, but God, in his infinite wisdom, knew life would be pretty boring if every human was exactly the same. Being kind and helping others is what we should all be doing. The world would be a better place if we did. Temples Mother is an awesome human being and temple is proof of that. I’m also grateful that temple is so adamant about exposing and pushing kids with any disability towards experiencing many different things.

[@saracutiem.d.241]

Cow's are Temple Grandin true soulmate and the rest is history. Let the innovation begin.

[@ChrisLevelsUp]

What a wonderful, brilliant and sweet woman!

[@amysedivec]

What a lovely woman

[@jayharper971]

What a sweet lady!

[@bettyam9917]

Temple's mother make sure she met all the right people. She had the means to provide which makes a big difference. Not every family has the same means so i think and believe the government should help out these children and their families to maximize their potential.

[@marydray6171]

WHAT A LOVELY LADY!

[@rogeriaporte1934]

Dearly inspiring

[@joannelyn]

Eustacia Cutler makes a wise remark, that we cannot Google how to make lasting and meaningful friendships, or even understand simple things, such as the character of Kramer in the TV sitcom Seinfeld, when he makes detailed notes about how others shower, and in what order they wash themselves effectively. This scene is amusing, and night help a young person who often feel as though they exist behind a double screen, making sensory experience difficult, and skewing things, so that science or number concepts, or the logic of a road rule or social convention simply cannot be viewed under the microscope the ways you wish to manipulate them

[@reggaespiritdance]

What a saint! ❤❤❤her

[@aanafaani]

Well said

[@truthseeker8072]

I know I'm supposed to comment on other parts of this video but man I love their names. Eustacia and Temple. You wouldn't even have to like them to appreciate the originality

[@drawitout]

Wow. I'm in love with this woman.

[@dimitris779]

I feel like an insignificant bug infront of this magnificent WOMAN.

[@margueritedabis279]

Wow. What a beautiful and amazing woman.

[@lukechurch5842]

Temple is an amazing woman. I’m glad she was raised by people who refused to give up on her.

[@peterdickinson7842]

Emotional investment in others, require love that is not a feelings but consistent acts of the will. Life affirming!

[@VicCave]

Wow. I love her mother. No wonder Temple has done so well. Thank God (literally) she wasn’t sent to an institution like her father wanted!

[@didyouhearthat4794]

so adorable ...

[@marilouskitchen6238]

Amazing.

[@katedawson6654]

She's great 👍

[@aussieharyono2296]

God bless you mam'

[@joannelyn]

Making a connection that's neurological in nature can seem quite challenging. For the customer struggles to understand why I have difficulty and require time to give the correct change. But, I can speak quite well with a parent and formulate a great discussion about what I've observed in their child, and link the child's experience to a developmental theory or key point in development, quite well. I can locate a word I know in other languages aside from English, but I have difficulty maintaining meaningful conversation, unless the person understands I need clear cues which help guide me in the exchange of ideas

[@bhanupratapsingh8784]

Beautiful 💜💜💜💜

[@MaileyMcAslan]

Gracious, how old was she when she had Temple? Ten?

[@laurettewilcock1934]

Wow 👌👌

[@LynnSandler-j9k]

What makes character is experience. 🎉 10:06

[@davidbarker5957]

Wow!

[@laurol4342]

I thought I outgrew autism but unfortunately, I did not. Temple was lucky to have such an awesome mom.

[@slantos2668]

❤❤❤❤

[@joannabanana8431]

Such a maverick and we copy her. I was criticized so much for standing up for our 2 autistic sons, but seeing her makes you feel like you are not the only one in this world to be alone in your way of thinking. Glad to have been a part of Bill 8, stopping the Ontario Children's Aid Societies from taking our autistic kids into care, when all we asked for was support. Also happy to help write a letter to the senate asking to pass Bill 201 the Discrimination Disclosure Bill to stop employers being able to fire you if they find out you have a genetic disorder here in Canada. Both Bills were passed. PS I never got to the point where they could take us to court to try and take our one son into care because I asked for more support ~ I used my political powers against them. Then I ensure no parent(s) would go through what we did. Let Parent Power Rule ! ;~) This is 2021 at the time of writing this. There Discrimination Bill that exists in the USA too.

[@joannakuyt1512]

Mom’s of children with autism are always harshly criticized for being “the pushy mom” or cold and it has got to STOP! If I hadn’t been steadfast with getting my two sons Speech Therapy and Language Therapy and occupational therapy they wouldn’t speak. Now they are in the jr high school band and wonderful. They are always going to have stemming episodes but that’s how they cope.

[@PapiBooBoo]

What is normal and normal for what? Well said.

[@B501M]

she is so very right!! "point to the thing you dig with", kids don't understand ideas; only concrete, physical matter. i used to rock and hum as a child, i think, because the absence of people NOT talking to me, NOT engaging me, NOT stimulating me…in a sense, ignoring me… made me feel, quite literally, like i was being sucked down a blackhole. the absence of touch and emotion and comfort from people was so extreme, so painful; it was all I could do not to cover my ears and scream bloody murder. NOT stimulating me was so [literally] painful it felt like I was being sucked down a blackhole. My dad never understood or acknowledged that part of me/ that need. Because, HE, in essence, by his father, was treated the exact same way. (And nobody thought there was anything wrong, apparently.) My mother was {particularly} frightened of my behavior, yet, as a child, of course, I couldn’t verbalize what I was feeling. And how it connected to my senses and/or affected my brain. My dad never understood or acknowledged that need and, unfortunately, ultimately, passed it on to his children. Ignoring people and their feelings is not healthy. It can, in some ways, be considered abuse. Not physical, per sey, but phsycological. Abuse. It’s real.

[@mytwocents7773]

She's really pretty!

[@soniandukwe8981]

66? Wow so how old is her mum??🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@autumn5852]

Good point. I hadn't thought of that. The lady is ageless, she's a saint :)

[@elainewhitelock5347]

How young looking she looks.

[@Melissa0774]

She has an odd accent? Is she from England or something?

[@khm2128]

+Melissa0774 , New England.

[@sicilieli1]

This is beautiful English.

[@sbsman4998]

Temple's fountainhead? After watching interview, no doubt to me!

[@Sunset1705]

What a beautiful, classy woman. Awful interviewer.

[@boyandcatmum]

I am doing it alone and I am really scared.

[@audreysuter4315]

What about mothers that are in denial? How can they be made aware of their child's state of mind?

[@mariannehavisham8323]

People don't get less autistic over time and it's not more common then it used to be -it is diagnosed more frequently