The unexpected gifts of animals…and autism. (Temple Grandin)

The unexpected gifts of animals…and autism. (Temple Grandin)

September 3rd, 2010

by Kathleen Slattery–Moschkau

You may know Temple Grandin from the namesake HBO film made about her life (which stars Claire Danes and scored seven Emmy Awards). In this exceptional interview, meet the real life Temple Grandin and get to know the passion, intelligence and empathy that fueled her extraordinary life’s work as a scientist, animal welfare activist and advocate for people who, like her, live with autism.

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September 3rd, 2010

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