Library Guides: Temple Grandin: Temple Grandin: Autism Website

Website Contents

Temple Grandin's Autism Website contains: an autobiographiical video, biographical information, achievemnet articles, featured full articles, frequently asked questions, news articles, interviews and videos, listing of books and DVDs, listing of Webinars and Conferences, an autism information mailing list, and a link to "Ask Temple" to submit a question.

About Temple Grandin

The section "About Temple Grandin" contains the "Temple Grandin On Her Search Engine" video and biographical information.

In the video below Temple Grandin:

describes that everything in her mind works like a search engine set for the image function. When she types in a keyword she gets pictures.and they come up in an associational sort of way.
illustrates her designs for handling facilities, center track restraner systems and dip vat systems.
discusses her livestock handling classes and guest lectures at the veterinary college on humane slaughter methods, cattle handling, meat quality and livestock behavior.
discusses her big concern right now is to get people on the autistic spectrum into good careers.
describes that as an autistic person she is what she does more than what she feels and gets alot of satisfaction out of life.

Autism Spectrum: Books, Audiobooks on CD, DVDs, eVideos

The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin; Richard Panek
ISBN: 9780547636450
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
When Temple Grandin was born in 1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes and treatments. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to a thrilling journey into the heart of the autism revolution. Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scan to show us which anomalies might explain common symptoms. We meet the scientists and self-advocates who are exploring innovative theories of what causes autism and how we can diagnose and best treat it. Grandin also highlights long-ignored sensory problems and the transformative effects we can have by treating autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting, she argues that raising and educating kids on the spectrum isn't just a matter of focusing on their weaknesses; in the science that reveals their long-overlooked strengths she shows us new ways to foster their unique contributions. From the "aspies" in Silicon Valley to the five-year-old without language, Grandin understands the true meaning of the word spectrum.
The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin; Andrea Gallo (Narrated by); Richard Panek
ISBN: 9781456133801
Publication Date: 2013-04-15
Audiobook on CD.
The Way I See It by Temple Grandin
ISBN: 9781932565720
Publication Date: 2008-09-01
Dr. Temple Grandins gives parents and teachers specific, practical advice on helping young people on the autism spectrum. Temple offers invaluable personal and professional insights, from inside the world of autism, about autism. Temple voices her views on a wide variety of topics ranging from the nonverbal child to social functioning, early intervention to adult issues.

A videorecording of Grandin presenting helpful do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, addressing sensory issues, brain function, social skills, job skills and medications for people on the autism spectrum. Interspersed with slides of her presentation. Booklet contains the slides. Video also includes a slide show of photographs.

Grandin, Temple, and Future Horizons Inc, directors. 2008. The Way I See It : A Personal Look at Autism & Aspergers : A Presentation. DVD Video, Future Horizons.

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships by Temple Grandin; Sean Barron; Veronica Zysk (Editor)
ISBN: 9781932565065
Publication Date: 2004-12-01
Born with autism, both authors now live successful social lives. But their paths were very different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. Sean's emotions controlled his social behavior. Helpful sections include: Two Perspectives on Social Thinking, Two Minds: Two Paths, and The Ten Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Rules are Not Absolute. They are Situation-based and People-based, Not Everything is Equally Important in the Grand Scheme of Things, Everyone in the World Makes Mistakes. It Doesn't Have to Ruin Your Day, Honesty is Different than Diplomacy, Being Polite is Appropriate in Any Situation, Not Everyone Who is Nice to Me is My Friend, People Act Differently in Public than They Do in Private, Know When You're Turning People Off, Fitting in is Often Tied to Looking and Sounding Like You Fit In, and People are Responsible for Their Own Behaviors.
Temple Talks about Autism and the Older Child by Temple Grandin
ISBN: 9781935567646
Publication Date: 2016-04-03
Dr. Temple Grandin's pocket guide to older kids and young adults with autism. Temple gives an overview of what it is like to grow up and get a career with autism, tells how she overcame certain issues, gives useful tips, then answers your questions in an easy to reference Q&A. This book contains sections on: Building Social Skills, Manners, Eccentricity, Video Games, Thinking Types, Education, Bullying, Employment Preparation and Tips for Bosses.

In this presentation, Temple describes the challenges she has faced and offers ideas on how others dealing with autism can meet these obstacles and improve the quality of their lives. Backed by her personal experience and evidence-based research, Temple shares her valuable insights on a wide variety of topics, and offers useful do's and don'ts. Eustacia Cutler, the mother of Temple Grandin, will offer her view of autism through personal experience. Her daughter is now one of the most accomplished spokespersons on autism and animal behavior in the world. She has an impressively varied background, including having written A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother Tells the Family Story. Dr. Jim Ball, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, has been in the autism field for over twenty years providing educational, residential, and employment services to children and adults affected by autism.

PESI. (2014). Autism/asperger's conference with dr. temple grandin. eVideo.

Autistic Spectrum Careers

Developing Talents by Temple Grandin; Kate Duffy; Tony Attwood (Foreword by); Duffy Grandin
ISBN: 9781931282567
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
A career planning guide suitable for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. It introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a section on the impact Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has in the workplace.

Activities: Juvenile Literature

Calling All Minds by Temple Grandin
ISBN: 9781524738204
Publication Date: 2018-05-15
Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes are symmetrical, or why golf balls have dimples? Have you ever tried to make a kaleidoscope or build a pair of stilts? Temple Grandin explores the ideas behind all of those questions and more. She delves into the science behind inventions, the steps various people took to create and improve upon ideas as they evolved, and the ways in which young inventors can continue to think about and understand what it means to tinker, to fiddle, and to innovate. Temple gives us glimpses into her own childhood tinkering, building, and inventing. More than a blueprint for how to build things, Temple Grandin creates a blueprint for different ways to look at the world. And more than a call to action, she gives a call to imagination, and shows readers that there is truly no single way to approach any given problem, but that an open and inquisitive mind is always key.
The Outdoor Scientist by Temple Grandin
ISBN: 9780593115558
Publication Date: 2021-04-06
Temple Grandin's book is about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see, with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids can enjoy all year round. What are the aerodynamics of skipping stones or the physics of making sandcastles? Do birds use GPS to navigate their migratory routes? Dr. Temple Grandin introduces readers to geologists, astrophysicists, oceanographers, and many other scientists who unlock the wonders of the natural world. She shares her childhood experiences and observations, whether on the beach, in the woods, working with horses, or gazing up at the night sky. This book explores all areas of nature and gives readers the tools to discover even more on their own. With forty projects to give readers a deeper understanding of the world around them, from the depths of space to their own backyard, this is a perfect read for budding scientists, inventors, and creators.