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Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science and an autism advocate. Born on August 29, 1947, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of autism and animal welfare through her groundbreaking research. Grandin's innovative designs, such as the 'hug box,' have improved livestock handling practices. She is also an author and speaker, sharing her experiences and insights on autism and animal welfare with the world.

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Famous Temple Grandin Quotes

“If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.”

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Book:Thinking in Pictures

Source: Thinking in Pictures

“If you have a 2 or 3 year old who is not talking, you must start an early intervention program. The worst thing you can do with an autistic 3 year old is to do nothing.”

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“I strongly recommend that students with autism get involved in special interest clubs in some of the areas they naturally excel at. Being with people who share your interests makes socializing easier.”

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Book:The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

Source: The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

“The most important thing people did for me was to expose me to new things.”

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“It is never too late to expand the mind of a person on the autism spectrum.”

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Book:The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

Source: The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

“My Advice is: You always have to keep persevering.”

Author:Temple Grandin

“If I did not have my work, I would not have any life.”

Author:Temple Grandin

“Social thinking skills must be directly taught to children and adults with ASD. Doing so opens doors of social understandings in all areas of life.”

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Book:The Way I See it: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

Source: The Way I See it: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

“Steve Jobs was probably mildly on the autistic spectrum. Basically, you've probably known people who were geeky and socially awkward but very smart. When does geeks and nerds become autism? That's a gray area. Half the people in Silicon Valley probably have autism.”

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“If by some magic, autism had been eradicated from the face of the Earth, then men would still be socializing in front of a wood fire at the entrance to a cave.”

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“Sometimes we forget about common sense. Autism is used too much as an excuse for bad behavior.”

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Author:Temple Grandin