Open Conversation with Temple Grandin

Live Webinar on August 1: An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin – Autism Expert, Author, and Scientist

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, will talk about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions to world renown. It wasn’t until 2014 that the American Psychiatric Association revised the diagnostic criteria for autism and broadened the spectrum, which now ranges from boundary-pushing scientists and artists to individuals who need profound help with daily tasks. Grandin’s story is one of perseverance and success and has been an inspiration to many.

In this special webinar, you will learn about:

• How autism affected Temple at a young age (hypersensitivity to noise and other sensory stimuli) through high school, college, and beyond — and the importance of early intervention
• How understanding of and perceptions about autism have changed through the years, and how she helped to break the stigma
• What led her to become an animal behaviorist and creator of the “hug box,” a device to improve the stress of livestock during slaughter
• What to look for when a diagnosis is suspected