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Temple Grandin on the Autism Experience
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Posted by Janet Harriett on Jul.26, 2009
This video is a must-see for parents of autistic children. Dr. Temple Grandin was diagnosed Autistic in 1950 and is currently an animal science professor at Colorado State University. In this video from the University of California MIND Institute lecture series, Dr. Grandin discusses what being autistic is like, and the different experiences people on the autism spectrum may have. The lecture includes strategies for helping autistic children and adults function, and how to teach children in ways that can help them overcome the challenges of autism.
In recounting her own experiences being taught, Dr. Grandin touches on a social shift in American culture that may have been detrimental to children on the autism spectrum. When she was growing up, social skills, etiquette and manners–the areas of social interactions that people on the autism spectrum often have difficulty with–were explicitly taught, and entertainment required interpersonal interaction with other children.
Posted under Alternative Treatments, Autism, Video & Interviews, Videos.
Article By: Janet Harriett
Profile: Janet Harriett, Green Diva Mom's fomer editor, has been a writer and editor for print and online media, specializing in education and environmental issues since 1999. She lives on 2 acres in central Ohio with her husband, a 275-square-foot backyard garden and a home orchard growing 25 varieties of fruit. Janet holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing.
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October 6th, 2009 on 9:04 am
Temple Grandin has such a great way of speaking about autism and solutions. Great video!