Temple Grandin speaks at James Madison University
Dr. Temple Grandin, famous animal sciences professor, published author and autism advocate spoke at James Madison University for Disability Advocacy Week. Dr. Temple Grandin, a famous animal sciences professor, published author and autism advocate, spoke at James Madison University for Disability Advocacy Week. She emphasized the importance of recognizing divergent thinkers and encouraging employers and professors to better understand and accommodate those who think differently. Grandin also clarified that she does not want autism to be 'cured' and no longer uses functioning labels, which often dehumanize people with different ways of experiencing the world. Attendees praised her presentation and seminar.
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Dr. Temple Grandin, famous animal sciences professor, published author and autism advocate spoke at James Madison University for Disability Advocacy Week.
Dr. Grandin, whose life was documented in a biographical film starring Claire Danes, said it is important to recognize divergent thinkers.
“Something I like to talk about is different ways that people think,” she said, “I’m an extreme object visualizer; everything I think is in pictures. I want to see these people that think differently get into good careers. We need different kinds of minds.”
Dr. Grandin pushed for employers and professors to better understand and accommodate those who think differently. At the event, she signed copies of her books, including ‘Developing Talents’ and ‘Different, Not Less.’
Dr. Grandin’s website addresses quotes from her past. She clarified she does not want autism to be ‘cured’, and she no longer uses functioning labels, which use the terms ‘high functioning’ or ‘low functioning’ to describe the perceived level of support an autistic individual would need. Many members of the autistic community are against functioning labels.
“It can really dehumanize people who may not have the same symptoms or may have different ways of experiencing the world,” said Zoe Rodenas, a fan of Dr. Grandin’s. She said she felt seen and understood while watching the presentation.
Attendees spoke highly of Dr. Grandin and her seminar.
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