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Temple Grandin: Biographical Information

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Temple Grandin was born on August 29, 1947, in Boston. Massachusetts.

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Temple Grandin was born Mary Temple Grandin in Boston Massachusetts on August 29, 1947 to a well-to-do family. She was labeled as having “brain damage” due to her different mental development and special needs. Her mother worked very hard to create a safe and encouraging space for her daughter, working with teachers and special needs experts. Grandin’s mother concluded that her daughter was autistic, though Grandin was not formally diagnosed until well into adulthood.

Dr. Temple Grandin is well known to many for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and is one of the first individuals to document the insights she gained from her personal experience of autism. Dr. Temple Grandin is also well known for her lifelong work with animal behavior.

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Temple Grandin obtained her:

B.A. in Psychology at Franklin Pierce College in 1970.

M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University in 1975.

DISSERTATION:

Grandin, T. (1975--Agriculture). Survey of behavioral and physical events which occur in hydraulic restraining chutes for cattle (dissertation). Arizona State University.

Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989.

DISSERTATION:

Grandin, T. (1989). Effect of rearing environment and environmental enrichment on behavior and neural development in young pigs (dissertation). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Grandin, T. (1989). Effect of rearing environment and environmental enrichment on behavior and neural development in young pigs. (dissertation). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Preview available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I.

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Temple Grandiin is a:

Professor of Animal science at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523, USA teaching courses on livestock behaviour and facility design.

Consultant and Designer for Grandin Livestock Handling Systems, Inc, consulting with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare.

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PROFESSIONAL RESUME:

Temple Grandin's Ph.D, Professional Resume can be found at: https://www.grandin.com/professional.resume.html. The professional resume lists Temple Grandin's Awards, Professional Memebrships, Books, Chapters and Pages on Livestock Subjects from 1993 though to the present and Video Lectures on Livestock subjects. Selected Publications on Livestock subjects from 1973 through to the present can be found at: https://www.grandin.com/livestock.publications.html.

Family Story

A Thorn in My Pocket by Eustacia Cutler
ISBN: 1932565167
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
"A Thorn in My Pocket" is Eustacia Cutler's story of raising her daughter, Temple Grandin, in the conservative Leave-it-to-Beaver world of the fifties, a time when children with autism were routinely diagnosed as infant schizophrenics and banished to institutions. She tells of her fight to keep Temple in the mainstream of family, community, and school life, how Temple responded and went on to succeed, as Ms. Cutler puts it, beyond my wildest dreams. Ms. Cutler also explores the nature of the autism disorder as doctors understand it today, and how its predominant characteristics reflect our own traits in an exaggerated form. Insightful chapters include: And Baby Makes Three, As the Twig Is Bent, Childhood, The Separate Worlds Begin, Things Fall Apart, And Start All Over Again, The End of Childhood, Then What Happened? Looking for the Source,The Legacy of Genes and What It Means to Be Human.

Biographical Overview

The Book of Gutsy Women by Hillary Rodham Clinton; Chelsea Clinton
ISBN: 9781501178412
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them--women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Ensuring the rights and opportunities of women and girls remains a big piece of the unfinished business of the twenty-first century. While there's a lot of work to do, we know that throughout history and around the globe women have overcome the toughest resistance imaginable to win victories that have made progress possible for all of us. That is the achievement of each of the women in this book. So how did they do it? The answers are as unique as the women themselves. Nearly every single one of these women was fiercely optimistic--they had faith that their actions could make a difference. And they were right. So in the moments when the long haul seems awfully long, we hope you will draw strength from these stories. We do. Because if history shows one thing, it's that the world needs gutsy women.

Biography

Temple Grandin by Annette Wood
ISBN: 9781510706606
Publication Date: 2016-08-23
Temple Grandin has become one of the world's most well-known members of the autism community, an autistic person speaking on behalf of the autistic. This biography delves deep into Grandin's life from childhood to adulthood telling of the trials and tribulations and what difficulties Temple Grandin struggled with. Temple Grandin's contributions to animal welfare and the way animals can help with autism is also explored.
Temple Grandin: the Stories I Tell My Friends by Anita Lesko; Temple Grandin (Memoir by); Mick Jackson (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781941765609
Publication Date: 2018-04-02
Temple's close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews that include chapters such as: Filming of the HBO Movie, Temple Grandin, Crazy Funny Stuff and Childhood Memories, Thrilling Events in Temple's Life, Work Hard to Succeed, Temple's Big Message and so much more! Witness the moments that made her laugh and cry, meet those closest to her, and even take a glimpse into her seventieth birthday party. Discover Temple's "big message" and her ideas about what makes the biggest difference for children with autism.

Biographical Movie DVD

Temple Grandin by Mick Jackson
ISBN: 0780661338
Publication Date: 2010
An engaging portrait of an autistic young woman who became, through timely mentoring and sheer force of will, one of America's most remarkable success stories as a leader in the field of animal husbandry and the humane handling of cattle.

Autobiography

Emergence by Temple Grandin; Margaret M. Scariano

ISBN: 0878795243

Publication Date: 1986-01-01

Emergence is the first-hand account of an autistic woman who beat the odds and cured herself. As a child, Temple Grandin was forced to leave her "normal" school and enroll in a school for autistic children. This account captures the isolation and fears suffered by autistics and their families and the quiet strength of one woman who insisted on a miracle.

https://www.amazon.com/Emergence-Labeled-Autistic-Temple-Grandin/dp/0446671827

Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin; Oliver Sacks (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9780307739582
Publication Date: 2010-01-26
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one-third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism--because Temple Grandin is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectivies of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity.

Biographical Juvenile Literature

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Julia Finley Mosca; Daniel Rieley (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781943147304
Publication Date: 2017-08-29
Describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert. Temple Grandin, a determined visual thinker allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for livestock facilities around the globe. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself.
Temple Grandin by Sy Montgomery; Temple Grandin
ISBN: 9780547443157
Publication Date: 2012-04-03
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make. This compelling biography complete with Temple's personal photos takes us inside her extraordinary mind and opens the door to a broader understanding of autism.
Temple Grandin by Lois Sepahban
ISBN: 9781624033803
Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Temple Grandin is known for her work in animal science and autism. Includes primary sources, sidebars, prompts and activities, charts and graphs, and much more. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Temple Grandin and Livestock Management by Virginia Loh-Hagan
ISBN: 9781534129146
Publication Date: 2018-08-01
Examines the life of Temple Grandin and her contributions to the livestock industry. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Includes full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources.
Temple Grandin by Rachel Castro
ISBN: 9781684509225
Publication Date: 2019-07-01
Temple Grandin didn't learn in school like other kids. She has autism. Grandin decided she wanted to help animals. Her work has helped make the cattle industry safer for animals and workers. Read this book to learn more about her life and her superstar career in STEM.
Who Is Temple Grandin? by Patricia Brennan Demuth; Who HQ; Robert Squier (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780451532510
Publication Date: 2020-04-07
Autism did not stop her--in fact, it helped Temple Grandin become a brilliant scientist and inventor. Temple Grandin wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn't show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt's ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal science. She has become a leading advocate for the autistic as well as for the humane treatment of animals at meat packing companies. This inspiring biography by Patricia Brennan Demuth shines a light on Temple Grandin's intellect, creativity, and unique spirit.
Women in Science - Temple Grandin by Ruby Cardona; Isobel Lundie (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780531235362
Publication Date: 2019-09-03
Thanks to Temple, many farm animals live far happier lives. Include bite-sized text telling the story of Temple's life, groundbreaking works, and legacy. Temple Grandin's research into animal behavior and inventions in farm technology have changed the way that livestock are treated across North America and all over the world. Temple has also been a campaigner for autism awareness, helping to promote an understanding of this disorder.