Temple Grandin Visits New York City

I very recently had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite authors, who happens to be an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Temple Grandin is one of the most interesting public figures who has used her "disorder" as a way to advocate for animals and Autism Awareness. 


Temple accompanied Sy Montgomery to promote their new book written for children {9+} based on the story of Temple Grandin's life. 

Ms. Grandin was one of the first people to get appropriate help and use her visual thinking, as a positive attribute and become a famous public figure with special needs. She is such an amazing role model. We can all learn from her through any of her books.

Temple's Advice for children:

{from my notes}

- Don't say no to children, give them instructions. 

- Use iPads & Tablets

- It's a mistake if you're not working with your own child. Take them out to do stuff. 

- It's not the question of Private School vs. Public School, you need to look at specific situations separately but also ask the most important question - "Is my child progressing?"

- Little kids need as much interaction with all kinds of children but as they grow older inclusion is not always the best route to take especially when pairing high functioning children with lower functioning children. 
- "Stretch Children", If you don't stretch them they won't develop
-Too many children are locked into video games. We have to start saying "What can they do when they grow up?"

"There are a ton of ASPY people in silicone valley. I have met them. I just can't say any names." - Temple Grandin

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