Tiny Panda Quotes
Quotes by Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin, born on August 29, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a renowned animal behavior expert, autism advocate, and author whose innovative designs have revolutionized livestock handling facilities. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, Grandin's unique perspective has allowed her to bridge the gap between humans and animals, leading to more humane practices in the agriculture industry. Her influential work has earned her accolades, including induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame, inspiring countless individuals to embrace neurodiversity and advocate for those with similar challenges.
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"Autism is a neurological disorder. It's not caused by bad parenting. It's caused by, you know, abnormal development in the brain. The emotional circuits in the brain are abnormal. And there also are differences in the white matter, which is the brain's computer cables that hook up the different brain departments."
Temple Grandin
"Mild autism can give you a genius like Einstein. If you have severe autism, you could remain nonverbal. You don't want people to be on the severe end of the spectrum. But if you got rid of all the autism genetics, you wouldn't have science or art. All you would have is a bunch of social 'yak yaks.'"
Temple Grandin"I had people in my life who didn't give up on me: my mother, my aunt, my science teacher. I had one-on-one speech therapy. I had a nanny who spent all day playing turn-taking games with me."
Temple Grandin
"Computerized medical records will enable statistical analysis to be used to determine which treatments are most effective."
Temple Grandin"People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There is no single magic bullet."
Temple Grandin