Temple Grandin urges parents and educators to expose autistic children to a range of experiences

[@TheTonialadd]

Temple Grandin is a walking legend. And she’s right about bringing vocational training back to schools. I refurbish antique sewing machines. It’s sad how young people don’t know how to sew. The entire school system needs to be overhauled in my opinion.

[@sabinekoch3448]

So agree!

[@andromedaspark2241]

I agree. Too much emphasis on computers when most kids get familiar with their basic use easily, and a lack of broad education from developing skills like sewing or cooking to arts and languages. So many kids can barely write or do basic math with a pen because of typing everything.

[@TheTonialadd]

@@andromedaspark2241 yep! I’m very proud of my twelve year old grandson, he’s taking cooking and sewing this year. My daughter works very hard at teaching them life skills. Even my six year old granddaughter has a bow and arrow set her dad made her (he makes them to sell) and she’s pretty good with it. It’s up to us as parents to teach our kids anymore.

[@spikefivefivefive]

Sew? Kids now can't even sign their names correctly in cursive. It's a crime.

[@carolyncrider8217]

Agree 100 % I was rIsed by Appalachian grandparents and have learned to survive off grid. Ive been a RN 37 years, worked truama half of that and everything else. I think I can survive no matter what. Kids need alternative education.

[@maryknight3405]

my mother had autism. she had tics, she walked on her tip toes so that none of her church high heels ever needed the caps replaced. To the six of us kids, everything mom did was normal. Mom loved art, singing, making rosaries for the church, making clothes for us kids; she did not like cooking but tried really hard. I was socially awkward, but I had lots of things to keep my hands and brain busy. When my youngest came along and walked like my mom, had tics, needed to know how everything worked, I thought nothing of it. This kid had an off the charts grasp of the language when young, recited poetry when two and was an incredible mimic, yet could not math to save their soul. To me, this was normal, to the world, they had a problem called Autism. Twenty five fun filled years have passed and my child has grown to be a kid who can take on the world. We found a job that suits their particular talents, they can work from home and have held the same job for a few years now. They construct garments for fun, make cosplay armor and accessories and have been in a relationship with their partner for 6 yrears now. Autism has ups and downs, but I would not trade this kid for the world

[@lulumoon6942]

Loved your share, thanks.

[@brucheweinberger6863]

Thank you for sharing. It id wonderful to hear both your expieriences as a child with an autistic child and raising an autistic child. My daughter surprises me every day and I know she'll do well in life because she doesn't let anything stop her.

[@LC-le9ew]

My pediatrician could not figure out why I walked on my toes. That was in the 70’s so I guess these symptoms were not very well known then...

[@ean5469]

Hats off to you, mom. 25 years ago early intervention for kids on the spectrum was in its infancy. Good job

[@marinamartinez6886]

That's wonderful. ❤

[@nanwilder2853]

Temple Grandin is a National Treasure, and I’m so glad to see that she’s still going strong!

[@NeighborofKT]

National Treasure….that is the perfect description.

[@mplsmark222]

This woman deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Nobel prize etc. for her amazing contributions to humanity. What an amazing woman. The first interview I heard with Ms Grandin was some 20 years ago. She sounds much more at ease now and her communication skills are still improving.

[@williamoarlock8634]

Another capitalist tool.

[@kevinmcdonald951]

@@williamoarlock8634 TROLL.

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

She deserves the medal of freedom for what, taking away the freedom of animals by designing killing machines?

[@janealexander1378]

Dear Temple, You have enlightened me. I thank you very deeply. I just turned 80 and it's about damned time somebody told me what's really been going on.

[@melanytodd2929]

Temple Grandin is an exceptional human being. She teaches how to be human ❣🙏

[@drbettyschueler3235]

I agree with her 100%. I've taught a lot of children, with a variety of cognitive problems, and I've found all of them respond well to hands-on learning. And exposing them to a variety of skills, such as art, music, woodworking, etc., helps them master new skills--including reading.

[@virginiamoss7045]

Even architectural and engineering colleges teach drafting on the old drafting boards and mechanical pencils of yore even though all architectural and engineering drawings today are created in computers. That's because it develops better spatial learning experience that one could never get at all inside a computer. Hands-on is the way to go with all learning.

[@NJGuy1973]

Yes. The woodworking, for example, may not necessarily for the purposes of leading to a vocation in that. It could be so, or it could be to integrate the senses better.

[@FlamingCockatiel]

How does hands-on art, music, and wood working help with reading skills? I believe you but have trouble picturing how they build on each other.

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

Recognizing that the child is different is the first step. I have a neighbor, whose grandson I suspect is within spectrum, but they refuge to acknowledge that the child need help. I'm not an expert in autism, but the child clearly needs help.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Temple's mom gave me courage to fight schools and ultimately homeschool my now 31 yo. He never had play tools, always real ones, sewing, cooking, caring for goats and hens, playing under supervision of a lab retriever who eased his anxiety, studying Mandarin, building computers, tinkering with car engine, riding horses, doing karate... his days were full and the skills he has now are awesome. Temple is awesome but following what her mom did helped me be my son's advocate

[@skontheroad]

Kudos to you!! Amazing what a difference it makes! My best friend has a child on the spectrum and I spent a lot of time with her on certain mundane tasks (just to help out--it is a lot for a mom with 5 kids, 2 of whom are on the spectrum). Seeing her now, grown-up and on her own, with a fiancé!!! It is a great feeling. What a difference a patient helping hand can make! Temple was a HUGE inspiration! On a separate note--how interesting it is to see how he became teary eyed, while she said thank you--but with seemingly zer o emotion. Fascinating how our minds process emotions.

[@yane111]

At what age did you start homeschool?

[@cherylcarlson3315]

@@yane111 actually started when he was infant,he read at 4. Stupidly put him in kindergarten,he became clinically depressed changed school for first he was suicidal. Thought I needed help til mid year 3rd grade moved to rural area,he was 8. Took a year to heal. Was so much better after that. Eventually he forgave me for public school

[@yane111]

@@cherylcarlson3315 thank you for sharing! I know what you mean 💜

[@susanjones3513]

My son has had a very negative experience in public school, despite being on the higher functioning end.

[@alexlarson2466]

I am an autistic mechanical engineer, inducted to the order of the engineer, our version of the Hippocratic oath. I am a BSME and my oath is Link 170- Colorado State University Walter Scott Junior College of Engineering. I was diagnosed after I graduated. I still remember seeing Dr Grandin walking past me on campus. Not knowing at the time, I was also autistic. I grew up obsessed with cars. I received an old Toyota as my first car. I studied the car obsessively and became very fixated on my 1992 Camry and the LS400 Lexus that inspired its engineering. One day I found a book about Toyota in the library and learned about the Toyota production system, or lean manufacturing. Today I still have sensory overload, act socially inappropriately at times, but my job title is Lean process and quality engineer. I designed the CMM programs and standard operating procedures at a supplier to industrial waterblast robots, hypersonic 3D printed rocket engines, archery components. My employer invented the molds for magpul firearm's plastics injection molds. I was sometimes made fun of for my very strong obsession of an old car. A car that lead me to become a Lean process engineer. I share my story to remind the world. Autistic people are not less. The NASA USAF-X60A hypersonic experimental vehicle and Stratolaunch Talon A's Ursa Major Hadley engines has components machined at our shop. It is because of, not despite, my autism that GKN Aerospace conveyed interest in hiring me for the role of Lean process engineer for the F22 production line

[@heiditaylor3514]

My husband is on the spectrum. He has a master's degree, a good job, a full life. He has found what makes his life meaningful and he chases it fearlessly. I love him greatly for who he is and how he lives his life.

[@piggy310]

I think everyone is "on the spectrum".

[@XxX-vi9if]

​@@piggy310I can assure you they're not

[@aylan.6212]

@@piggy310 No...there are distinct differences.

[@tammysharp2155]

Temple is an amazing human being who has taught me to never judge anyone by outward appearances and we are all born with a gift to share☺️💖

[@smilingsun581]

She also is responsible for making the slaughtering of cows more cost effective. She invented a way to funnel cows into the slaughter houses more efficiently and supposedly with less stress on them (the cows). I feel she was exploited by the meat industry to do this under the guise of "helping" animals. How is helping them sending them to slaughter. Sorry not sorry.

[@dreamabradley9736]

Yes we need more vocational schools

[@lulumoon6942]

For so many reasons! PS Dreama is a beautiful name!!!

[@kp4636]

100% agree!

[@marywood8794]

My son is going to a vocational high school. He loves it. He isn't autistic. He has ADHD and is enjoying the hands on elimiment of the shops. He is a ninth grader and is currently in the shop exploratory part of ninth grade. They get to try each shop for a week or less and based on both how they liked the shop and how they did when they tried the shop, one is picked for them. By the new year he will be in his shop until graduation. Vocational schools not only teach kids a certain skill, they also learn how to organize their time, adapt to more long term academic assignments and what it's like to have a job. For instance, this week, my son will be in shop. Next Monday he will have homework assignments that are due for his academic classes. He has to learn time management and organization. These are skills that are particularly difficult for my son since he is so easily distracted. He is doing well so far. He is doing better than when he attended the regular public school. There he was given less work to do and often was not allowed to work up to his full potential because he had an IEP due to his ADHD. He used to get Ds and Fs under that mess. Last year he did full remote with an online homeschooling school. His grades increased dramatically. It was the first time that anyone at school cared if he did all of his work. It was excellent preparation for his high school. Right now his lowest grade is a 74% in Math. He's very upset with this grade and wants it to be higher. He has an 88% in Science, an 85% in History, and a 94% in English. He used to get Ds or Fs in English. The previous school system took 6 years pretending to teach him to read, answering questions for him, eliminating assignments, etc. He simply wasn't learning. This vocational school still has his IEP on file, but expects him to complete all assignments and offers extra help when he needs it. He hasn't needed it yet. So who had the problem, my son or the public schools in our town? Obviously it was the latter. Treating kids with minor issues as if they have enormous ones is a serious problem in our public schools. Not everyone has the money to put their kids in private schools when the public schools don't do the job. South Shore Technical High School is a public school that gets it right! I'm so glad that my son got into this school and yes we need many more like them! Over 90% of SST students go on to college. Don't let anyone sell you that lie, like they did when I was a kid, to me. They try to say that vocational school grads can't go to college! It simply isn't true.

[@janelleg597]

We need teachers. And parents who understand good discipline

[@Lynski94]

We are in dire need of more technical schools where students can learn a trade and get off the gaming where gaming will not help them grow and develop job skills as well as people skills needed in today's marketplace

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

She's such a wonderful lady.

[@csteward2194]

Now this women deserves an award on a global scale!!! Thank you for being soo brave Temple Grandin!

[@NextWorldVR]

The movie is ... meh.. but there are a couple great documentariee out there... one I saw like,. 25 years ago,. She has done so much to show Animal industries and growers how to be more Humane and not have Animals that live in fear.

[@Hollister74]

She deserves a Nobel prize for being a advocate for those on the Spectrum. I can not imagine what our lives would have been without her books that helped me see the way forward in parenting a child who happens to ASD and SPD.

[@auntiebobbolink]

From what I see of her, I doubt an award would mean much to her. In her words, what she likes to hear is that her work and speaking out has helped others. Giving her a bigger platform would go further toward that end.

[@sandysimmer1279]

Yes! Bring hands on classes back to the schools! I went to school growing up in the 60's and 70's, we had all of that. Woodworking, home education, cooking , sewing, etc. Bravo, Temple!

[@susanjones3513]

One of Temple Grandin's books educated me more than any of the specialists I sought out about my son with autism.

[@auntiebobbolink]

That's a good point. And true of other areas where "specialists" don't know as much as they proclaim. Like homelessness, for example.

[@tomkitchen9457]

I wish you well.

[@mrs.dontmindme6542]

That's amazing and so, so wonderful.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

She’s the reason why I never let my autism get the best of me. I’ve accepted there’s no cure and that’s okay with me.

[@susanjones3513]

@@tomkitchen9457 I appreciate it.

[@mungbean345]

Because of this clip, I just went and watched the movie about her and have suddenly had a massively emotional realization that I feel so stressed these days because I no longer have access to the things and people and places that helped me calm down: my pets on the farm, being wedged into the branches of my favorite tree, the feel and smell of fresh dirt, my understanding aunts. I don't know how to move forward toward calmness, but I finally can picture the problem more clearly. What an interesting person who has helped so many! I'm now in the crowd of those thankful for her insights.

[@karenwatkins6303]

She is the #1 advocate for autism that I know of. I had the blessing of seeing her speak in person three times and each time I learned something new. She helped me seeing into my son's mind as well. He has autism and within that 40% of being nonverbal. He can say very few words and mostly imitation. He is an adult now. Makes me feel good that she is still out there spreading awareness. 💙

[@jonathantrauner3742]

Acceptance not awareness

[@dianarockwell6256]

She spoke in an educause conference a couple years ago as a keynote speaker and she was absolutely fascinating. Once you got past her speaking cadence and how she phrased things it became much easier to understand her points. It was a very enlightening talk and I’m very happy I had the opportunity to hear her speak. I had watched the movie some years earlier so I did have a sense of what her life was like.

[@monkeytennis7477]

She speaks in a somewhat old-fashioned manner.

[@lordmansa3940]

She made my day . Just as much as your comment and that cute smile on your face 😍 Diana

[@kathleenyoung8916]

I work with Special Needs children and I wish the schools would listen to Ms. Grandin. She has great ideas 💡

[@carrowxhex6891]

This is a good idea for any child. Our education system is dated and encourages conformity. If your not cookie cutter, quiet, compliant and test well on the test of your state then you’re “not succeeding”. I actually like hers and Elon Musk’s ideas about educational reform.

[@krisrhood2127]

Work should be a goal for ALL children disabled or not

[@danw6014]

As a dyslexic kid who graduated in the early 90s, I couldn't agree more. After I got out of school I had to teach myself how organize words and letters because there was no help. I can do a lot more things than most people can. Everything from Veterinary work to overhaul an engine, mostly self taught and hands on.

[@ladyanime100]

Yes all kids not just kids with Austim should have hands on experiences. Learn how to cook, sow, basic accounting, things that can help them as adults. Every high school student needs to have a life skills class.

[@elainewhitelock5347]

It's all well and good. But unless those working with them understand the specific support they require for learning then they can't reach their potential.

[@malibudolphin3109]

So true, video by really graceful covers it, Rockefeller are behind regressive education system

[@pamflowers8364]

Wise words from a wise woman. Love that the interviewer acknowledged her impact on the life of his child and family.

[@brittnyhawk8633]

I love this lady. She is one of our greatest treasures. Not only help she has done for children but the work she done for animals.

[@lynnarthur1411]

Remarkable. Temple Grandin continues to be a front runner advocate for people on the spectrum. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Thank you!

[@carolynlane3439]

Yes, we all need that exposure. Bring back the hands on classes!

[@lulumoon6942]

YES

[@orenbyrd]

I watched the movie about her & immediately saw similarities in my autistic nephew. I right away gave the movie to his parents. She is extraordinary. I hope teachers, employers & people without autistic relatives read her book! The information will help all of us gain insight into & compassion for others.

[@horseygurl143]

Thanks, Temple Grandin, for all that you have done for animals of all species, especially animals doomed for slaughter. Much respect!!!

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

I love how she opened my eyes, at least to how cows & horses understand situations via what's in front they see pictures. This is so incredible. Gracias Gracias for this interview you had with her. Paz be with us all 🙏. "Isa"

[@mollyl5548]

As a teacher I wish every person in the world watch her movie and read her books. There is so much that we have to learn as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, teachers, just human beings!!! Please please learn and you will understand more and the 🌎 will be better for all of us!!

[@creatingitonedayatatime]

YES we need hands on classes back in school. School failed my son who only wanted to be a mechanic but to even get into the two classes that existed and then to get into the training program he had to be cookie cutter perfect with straight As. That's the point autistic spectrum kids don't think or learn the same as cookie cutter kids. Text books and sitting still in a chair all day don't work for them.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

That’s unfortunate because he probably would be a very talented mechanic. It’s a lot of detail observation which we tend to be good at.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

Exactly for me I’m autistic and it’s torture! I prefer hands on classes .

[@empathematics8928]

No kid is cookie cutter.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

I had the privilege of meeting her in person in Pittsburgh. She signed for me a copy of her book. Truly amazing listening to her speak in person.

[@mojoe3012]

That is one beautiful lady. I have admired her for many years.

[@MixedMediaInk]

Such a strong, beautiful soul helping so many strong and beautiful souls.

[@barbarawallace6890]

We need to bring those hands-on classes and teaching methods back for everyone. Book learning is important, but using all your senses helps to anchor and cement that knowledge into our systems. You can read all the books you want on things like cooking, sewing, saddling a horse, sanding a wood project, etc....but until you actually do that task, you don't *know* it. Some learn well through books, others need to do the thing to understand it, while some of us do well with a combination of the two.

[@nicolep2151]

Most of us are tactile learners as that is what we were taught i schools. I know my stye of learning is hands on myself. I get more out of lectures than watching videos or reading books.

[@auntiebobbolink]

All those things, Barbara, are what Indians knew and lived hundreds of years before Europeans came and decided to "educate the pagans". We could have chosen to learn from them and avoided some grievous errors.

[@MNRHayes1]

She is right and even with different disabilities.

[@anntrope491]

ONE OF MY HEROS!! SHE IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL...ANIMALS ARE NON JUDGEMENTAL, & CAN BE A GREAT SPEACH THERAPIST FOR KIDS WITH DIFFICULTIES, OR AS COMPANIONS TO FIGHT ALONENESS.

[@teachermichelle9632]

What would this world be like if Temple Grandin was never here? She has really made such a huge impact on life as we know it.

[@mothermarie6057]

God bless Temple Grandin 🙏 and yes we need to bring ALL the hand on learning back to our kids learning experiences. ♥️💜☀️🦋🦋🌈🔥☀️

[@shaneluck2570]

Thank you Temple. My grandson is delightful. We love him dearly. Getting people to understand and love him is our challenge.

[@shereesetz6690]

I fell in Love with her 25 years ago, we can all learn so much from this amazing lady. Her ideas on schools is top notch, would love to see school districts listen & apply her ideas into the classroom! I'll be buying her new book, appreciate you on this interview!

[@ihoardcathair6636]

I have autism and this makes me really happy to see someone humanizing us this way : D This is AMAZING advice I have several autistic friends and I can attest to this. My good friend is more verbal/social than I am but has significantly more issues with engaging outside their comfort zone largely because of being brought up in a very isolating environment. I feel very lucky that I grew up surrounded by nature. When I have meltdowns my calm down method is going on a walk in the woods and while I’m never not going to have problems due to being autistic having such a positive coping method has drastically improved my overall mental health and well-being. We have a really hard time acclimating to new environments and situations especially as we get older so I’d like to see more safe and healthy exploration with autistic kids. (Keeping sensory issues in mind though,, in my experience no amount of being outside and trying new things has helped in the slightest when it comes to my sensory issues, I’ve had to learn to manage those through my own methods. Earplugs, shopping for my own clothes, and mastering nonverbal cues with trusted individuals are lifesavers!!) More people like this please!!! We need these kinds of people advocating in this community

[@PinkHawk191]

I actually thrive virtually through my day program for adults with Autism. It’s because it’s quiet at home. I can focus better. It was too loud in my day program building. I would get overstimulated a lot. It just wasn’t a good fit for me. I am thriving virtually. My schedule is geared towards me. I make my schedule every three months. Most of my classes are hands on. Having a set every day schedule has made things so much better for me. I receive support services. I am proud to have Autism! I am proud to be different!

[@auntiebobbolink]

Thanks for sharing that different people need different things! If we could learn and support that one thing, what a much better society we would have! Keep speaking out!

[@candyminton2524]

Thank you Temple for all of your work on autism. My son has autism he is now 29 and doing well. Thank you for your work in changing the way people think about Autism.

[@lordmansa3940]

She made me day . Just as much as your comment and that cute smile on your face 😍 candy

[@claires1177]

Totally agree with her, vocational careers need to come back to secondary schools!

[@auntiebobbolink]

Plus, a lot of "vocational" jobs can't be outsourced. 😊

[@carenburmeister5002]

Heartwarming story. Temple Grandin is a national treasure and you did a great job on the interview.

[@lordmansa3940]

She made my day . Just as much as your comment and that cute smile on your face 😍 Caren

[@momtomany]

I just love Temple Grandin!!! She has been such an inspiration! I felt like I was blazing a new trail when I was raising our daughter. We need positive voices. She encourages parents not to limit our children.

[@jamiekunz3761]

What an outstanding human being. I love watching and listening, she is fascinating …

[@shawpack]

My son has Down Syndrome & much later diagnosed with Autism. Horses were a God send for Nate.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I’m autistic but as a kid my difficulties were blamed on my congenital vision impairment. I disagree with Dr. Grandin on many levels but one thing I agree with is to give us the opportunity to have different experiences. My mom had me in karate, I got to try gymnastics when I wanted…I LOVED music classes and I was able to travel as well. I wish I had more hands on classes; those are skills I don’t have.

[@nomadben]

I'm curious, what do you disagree with her about?

[@yeezysuperman3985]

As an autistic adult it's great to see the news actually covering autistic people! The more society learns the better we'll get.

[@marissapugliese8752]

She’s a true inspiration. Brilliant in how she helps so many people.

[@denastern2091]

As a parent of a child who is on the autism spectrum I could not agree with Dr Grandin more. I'm going back 20 years but I can tell you that several visual learning and sensory programs were key in his development. 3d learning and another was interactive metronome. (sounds weird... incredible results look it up. My son is verbal and still fondly recalls his work with an IM Instructor)). Side note, I travelled to an Autism conference purely for the absolute joy in meeting and speaking with her. She said that she never gets tired of speaking with parents really warmed my heart

[@rrmother3748]

@dena stern Thx so much for mentioning the IM therapy! Never heard of it but it looks like something that might help my teenage daughter! She is high functioning, with OCD, ADHD and chronic anxiety. She was finally diagnosed with ASD at age 15.

[@dambigfoot6844]

In 3rd grade I learned about being on the spectrum. The week I was put in the learning support class was the week that they would watch a movie. We also learned math with skittles and m&ms, constantly went outside to play kickball and play in the snow. Without this relaxed learning environment I would have remained that kid who couldn’t interact with peers when it was partner project time. Temple is an example of how people with autism can get out of their comfort zone and be contributing members of the society

[@yvonnemurray5537]

I had watched the movie of her life, but no idea that she is now a professor and an author! Amazing woman…and she’s so right about exposing all children…not just those with autism….but all children to as many experiences as possible. Schools just have to get on board with bringing back all the things they’ve deleted from the curriculum!

[@brittanytuell3811]

Temple, the eastbay area school district (where I work&live) DESPERATELY NEEDS you're inspiration, knowledge and wisdom! 🆘️💔

[@kathymacomber5115]

Everyone should know who this wondrous person is. Her Mom had so much confidence in her.

[@mirokudivine]

I loved the Temple Grandin movie then learning more about her. I am high functioning autistic but I wasn’t diagnosed her I think I was 24. As a kid the doctors wanted to test me for Asperger syndrome which as you know it is semirelated to autism but due to all my other health issues i was dealing with it got put on the back burner and focus more on my health issues. I could see so much of myself and her. I loved animals science and high school, and was really sad when I couldn’t take the following year course because not enough students signed up for it. I was always really good at science really good at math, like really good. I also saw everything and pictures. Which is probably why I like to draw so much and was always trying to draw because I was trying to put what was in my mind onto a page. Like when I drew a picture the picture wasn’t just a picture there’s a whole story thought process behind each picture. Like I didn’t understand people very well I took classes when I was young to learn how to be extra social and fit the norms so I took all those personalities and I would make characters right now and be able to in my mind react as those characters and see how they would see the world and that very much help to me. Draw those feelings into a character so when you saw a picture of a girl and a pretty outfit it wasn’t just a girl in a pretty outfit there is a personality there is a backstory there was so much. I mean knowing my diagnosis now and all the struggles I had growing up and all the struggles I’m still having as a 30-year-old adult I found someone I could relate to and who could understand me. The best part kind of made me relate to her was my family owned a cattle farm now it was run by my uncle and I only got to see it for about a month to 2 1/2 months every year and I love seeing all the baby cows it it was just another thing for me to relate to her with. I also worked as a para educator in the severely special needs classroom where most of our students were severely autistic and most were nonverbal. I have loved working in those classrooms. Help me learn a lot about myself but I also gave the students someone they could relate to. I could see the world through their eyes and I am tried to make a lot of adjustments for them. I spent so much of my free time outside of the classroom making things for the classroom thinking about things for the classroom and trying to do so much for all my students. When my health got to the point it is right now and I could no longer work and I had to leave my classroom with all my students it was really hard and it’s really hard I would love to be able to go back eventually. So her life on her work has helped me my students and even my adopted deaf low functioning autistic brother. I know this comment is long but there’s a lot I wanna share and a lot more I want to share about But I’ll cut it off here. I just wanted to say she has impacted my life so much and I was so happy when I learned about her sadly I didn’t know about her until about two years after my diagnosis.

[@auntiebobbolink]

What a gift you are! I hope you can continue in some form what you have been doing!

[@lordmansa3940]

She made my day . Just as much as your comment and that cute smile on your face 😍

[@RobertClolery]

One of our son's therapists asked us if we took him out a lot. I told him, were we go he goes, he loved Oh Calcutta! We thank God for Temple Grandin.

[@eliznaomistuart]

Just saw the movie about Temple and was blown away by her story! Thank you Temple for all you have done for the humane treatment of animals and people! LOVE!

[@marthamartha9449]

TG! An Amazing person of our time!

[@Cee1003]

This alone should help me navigate my son with aspergers. Newly diagnosed in 2019 and is coming up to 26 years old. Pandemic regressed him, his anxiety is through the roof and get him out of his love for video games to board games which gets him out once a week with a carer. I've just heard about this lady via a workshop on Facebook and came straight here to learn more. I'm in UK and it's more important than ever given the failing health system to learn more as a parent than ever but also as a human with regards to others who might need assessments and not to start judging, bullying or make individuals feel uncomfortable because they are different.

[@brendabaldwin13]

As someone with autism,and PTSD,I totally get it because I have had to help my son avoid the same mistakes I made ,nobody helped me back in the day when autism was newish,they just shiped me around the country to different nut houses,but it was all for nothing they never treated the root cause ,with me it just is what it is ,but for my son it's just everyday fear of what the world is gonna do to him next what tramma is he gonna come home with from school today ,or who is gonna be his friend were or who is he gonna play with today. Love and money patient's and knowing how the system works even if I learned the hard way ,this is how you provide protection,msj from JB.

[@Roz-90]

I'm 31 an autistic. Having hands on classes and training would have made a huge difference in my anxiety about being an adult in high school. My high school was purely focused on getting into a four-year college, which wasn't the right path for me personally. Having exposure to vocations would have been very helpful. I'm still on the path to finding what my best fit for a career would be, though I do feel closer to an answer than I've ever been.

[@lordmansa3940]

She made my day . Just as much as your comment and that cute smile on your face 😍 Rosalind

[@normafruin5950]

She is an Amazing Human Being! Her Mother was such a champion as well! Wonderful job CBS All of your correspondents are top notch! Thanks Very much❤️👍

[@aleciahansen7859]

Honestly this is the most comfortable I’ve seen her in an interview.

[@ninamo3523]

Such a beautiful interview. The emotions are valid. People care.

[@elizabethschreffler9182]

I exposed my son with autism To various experiences. My son has classic autism which is suppose to be the most severe form of autism. He graduated on the A/B honor roll from High School, married and they are having a child. My son had music therapy as well as horse therapy.

[@jessicamontaperto810]

That’s great!!

[@lindas.martin2806]

I am glad you got emotional, and appreciative of what she gave to so many parents and children.

[@LooxJJ]

My nephew is diagnosed with autism spectrum. I am not very knowledgeable on this, but I see my sister and my brother-in-law struggling to cope with it. It's a toll on the family...I am grateful for the work by Temple Grandin. I have hope and pray that my nephew will grow up to experience his life to its full and be a good and productive person in his standing, as with all kids who are in the spectrum.

[@nlcrme]

This was one of the best interviews I have ever seen. I am so moved. Bless you Jamie Wax for being so brave and sharing this wonderful Doctor, Temple Grandin and your personal life with your daughter with all of us.

[@KT-fy6bl]

Everything about this woman is amazing. She’s so sure in how she talks and acts and I love the confidence she has in standing up for herself through her entire life.

[@michaelhowell8917]

Coming from a Non-Profit, Rainbow of Hope Texas, in Rosharon, TX, we truly believe in all that Professor Temple Grandin has done, and all she will continue to do for the Autism Community. Getting back to the basics is essential. We have seen miracles happen right before our eyes. We have her books readily available for our citizens, and teach the same way she does. Thank you for your lifelong dedication to improving the lives of those with Autism.

[@thegem69]

Temple always brings me to tears. 🙏

[@CRegister-wt8vz]

What a great interview. Beautiful how they discussed her with so much respect.

[@Marissa_loves_Jesus]

Just like Jamie said, Temple Grandin helped me understand my sons ASD diagnosis when I was a young single parent. He books and the movie about her life were absolutely eye opening for me! I think I cried the entire movie because I felt like I could understand my, at the time, 4yr old like no one had ever been able to explain before. Thank you so much for this story and advocacy for Autistic people everywhere! ❤️🙏

[@SwanSong1234]

Temple Grandin is a wonderful Teacher and she is right. We need vocational classes back in school's. For every student. Children are growing up not knowing the basics of how to think. Work out problems and think for themselves. When you make something with your hands your opening new worlds of Immagination, wonder & the self care that is accomplished. Doors are opened for the thirst of learning and exploring.

[@APYouTube11]

I had to pause right here (4:39) and think about what she had just said. The hands on classes need to come back and she included theater. I have never been in a theater class before but the fact that she is understanding of its significance is huge. IMO. This is a person speaking from the heart with a great soul and a fantastic sense of self-awareness. ❤

[@kiza4178]

I am in awe of Temple. She has an amazing gift of teaching.

[@srwarner3346]

OOOhhhhhhh I am bawling , I can see almost every pair of shoes I have , the department stores etc etc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God keep you Temple !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At 54 , as a woman , holy crap !

[@octoberdawn1087]

I was diagnosed in April at age 41. This is a strange new world I've entered, learning all about the different subcultures within autism. I was (likely) misdiagnosed in high school as bipolar disorder and I've been on horrible medications almost my entire life. I'm allergic to almost everything now because of it. As of yesterday I'm officially medication free. I have a lot of struggles and I feel alone in the world for the most part. But the diagnosis has helped me so much understand myself and why people treat me the way they do.

[@lordmansa3940]

She made me day . Just as much as your comment and that cute smile on your face 😍 dawn

[@sarahgriffin434]

She is do right about teaching children hands on skills! All children. It stimulates & improves minds/brains. If only we could get truly caring people into power. Wonderful clear thinking woman.

[@allisontucker9874]

I am one in 54 children, I was diagnosed with mild autism aka Aspergers Syndrome, and I got the chance to meet Temple Grandin at a Virginia Cattleman Show in 2011, I bought her book “The Way I See It” and she signed it. To meet someone with the same issues that I have was a life changing experience I will never forget

[@Lynski94]

I applaud Dr Temple Grandin for empowering so many on the spectrum--God Bless your work and research 🙏

[@theodentherenewed4785]

The thing very special about Temple Grandin is that throughout her life she got better and better and she became a renowned professor, while as a child, she had hard time communicating. Most people without obstacles she faced, didn't reach such heights.

[@thesmileyeffect]

Loving the feature, and will be checking out her new book. If it provides me with some help, I will be ordering it for my family too. As the mother to a young child on the spectrum, I am constantly seeking resources and feedback from individuals that are #ActuallyAutistic. Thank you CBS for this feature!

[@janetrains83]

Consider getting a dog or if you can afford it taking your child to experience horses, the hands-on experience will really help your child.

[@skontheroad]

I am sure there are a bunch of Facebook groups that can help as well. Just remember that no two kids--nor their environments or experiences--are the same. But build on that foundation and the sky is the limit! Just look at Temple--what an inspiration!

[@AlexanderYamada]

Just so, so much respect and admiration for this woman. Absolutely amazing.

[@pamelafolger8449]

Loved This Movie!!!! Beautiful Soul!!! I 100% Agree, Let Children Experience The World and Learn !!!!😊❤🙏

[@oumealso-mb3sv]

Temple has been a life saver. A true hero!

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

My 12 year old granddaughter lives in the city and her family orders food in every night for dinner. I have tried to expose her to the other side of life in the country; gardens (where our food comes from), chicken care, hiking in the woods, walking in the creek, bird watching, protecting our insect world, cooking from scratch, how to roll change, how to balance a checkbook, household chores and so on. She LOVES to visit us and we love having her,

[@renograziano8464]

Thank you Temple. You have given my old Heart New life, and belief in beautiful people.

[@mikeandjuliecarson5067]

I could not agree more, Temple! Thank you for this segment, Jamie.

[@sarahbean6170]

I adore Temple Grandin! She’s so fascinating to me. Being a horsewoman she has opened my eyes to what animals see. She’s amazing!

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

An amazing human being ❤️

[@englishrose4388]

Love this, and the reporter’s emotion was one of the best parts.

[@ticker6027]

My bonus son was just diagnosed over the summer of 2024. He came to me at 6 and is now 13. He is level 1. He excels in math and science and is in the 99th percentile on testing. His social skills with his peers are at about 3rd grade level. I am trying to get him the help he needs. It’s been very hard. He just started 7th grade and has had many problems already. Other kids are so mean to him.

[@lizzieborden9302]

As an autistic person, animals helped me grow as a person. I don't have horses anymore but man did they help me so much.

[@jMci726]

What an incredible story of perseverance and compassion!!

[@brokendad2222]

I remember when she started working with cattle. A lot of folks said she is a nut, but even more said she is brilliant. And they were correct she is simply brilliant.

[@Biancalovestosew98]

I’m autistic and I think my autism is a gift too💕

[@agathaellajadwiszczok9840]

I am autistic. I am not a genius. I am not a professor. In my mind, it isn't anything special. If anything, I find autistic people to be DUMBER than NTS.

[@lancefladeland5263]

Why can't we have more stories like this in the news?

[@terryfelkins912]

I think Temple is an amazing woman! Bless her!