Temple Grandin

I am currently supporting an eight year old student who has been diagnosed with high-functioning Autism. Working alongside him has motivated me to further understand how individuals with Autism might experience daily life differently. I recently watched the new(ish) Temple Grandin film starring Claire Danes, who does an incredible job portraying an incredible woman. I would definitely recommend watching this film, as well as the documentary, entitled 'The Woman who Thinks Like a Cow' which you can find on you tube. Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child, and has since earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, as well as a Masters degree and a PhD in Animal Science. She is a strong advocate for the ethical treatment of animals, and has used her knowledge of animal behaviour to redesign the cattle industry. Check out her TED talk here.