Monday, January 10, 2011

i finally watched a movie that really engaged me. it was temple grandin. it's based on a true story on an autistic girl who was born and raised in the 70's where autism was barely acknowledged as a disorder. temple would have out bursts but her mother sent her to boarding schools and taught her how to be self sufficient. she went on to college completing her BA, obtaining her masters and her doctorates. she wrote her thesis on why cows moo and the different meanings behind it earning her masters in animal behavior. she then designed a very efficient dip to process cattle, and also designed a more humane and efficient way to herd cattle into the slaughterhouse. she is now a professor at colorado state university, and more than half the slaughterhouses in north america uses the system she designed. it's a truly incredible and inspiring story. it really goes to show how talented and gifted autistic children have - they just need extra guidance and support.

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