I just heard about the new movie about the life and work of Temple Grandin. I have read many of her books and was greatly influenced by her research. In “Thinking in Pictures” she gives us a wonderful account of what it was like to grow up with autism. Her unique ability to articulate her experiences and put words to what so many children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) cannot do…

We needed to hear Temple’s story…

I have had the unique opportunity to go to dinner with just Temple and another one of my colleagues at ISU on two different occasions. It was so amazing to discuss her research with her directly.

As I do my work in the areas of design for behavioral change and design for social inclusion, I am constantly inspired and moved by the grace and dignity of the people with cognitive and developmental disabilities that I serve in this research capacity. 

Truly, Bruno Bettelheim needed to have the opportunity to talk with Temple Grandin. 

For me, it was never about the research…it was and is only about the service.

Temple’s Interview:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123028845