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Autism: The Way I See It
Mountain Home, AR
DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN
Autism: The Way I See It – October 27th in Arkansas
Co-hosted by Spectrum Connections of Arkansas
This presentation is for educators, parents, therapists, and caregivers.
Join us for this special event featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will explain the importance of schedules and share strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum with their classwork. Temple believes there are workarounds for all situations, including finding a job, volunteer work, tutoring, and test taking.
Temple Grandin earned her PhD in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with autism in the world. She presents at conferences worldwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism.
She is the author of Autism: The Way I See It, Different, Not Less, Visual Thinking, and The Outdoor Scientist, among many others. One of the most celebrated—and effective—animal advocates on the planet, Dr. Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world’s agricultural animals. Her portrait has been inducted in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.
This conference will enable you to:
- Compare and contrast the three main kinds of thinkers and their respective skills.
- Describe the importance of collaborative thinking.
- Explain why checklists are effective when working with autistic individuals.
- Summarize the importance of mentors.
- Describe the influence of AI and its effect on career choices for autistic individuals.
- Explain how fear is an overriding emotion for autistics and how to deal with it.
Disclosures
Financial:
Temple Grandin receives royalties from the books discussed in her presentations. This includes Autism: The Way I See It, Different, Not Less, Visual Thinking, and The Outdoor Scientist.
Non-Financial:
No relevant non-financial information to disclose.
Satisfactory Completion Requirements
- Attend the entire conference and sign in and out.
- Complete the conference evaluation and self-assessment within three days of the conference.
The Most Famous Person with Autism
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016
National Women's Hall of Fame
Temple Grandin named to the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2017
Professor of Animal Science, CSU
Global leadership, Animal Welfare Livestock Systems Design
Subject of HBO Emmy Award Winning Film
“Autism was her challenge, life was her triumph”, A profound and and joyous breakthrough
American Veterinary Medical Association
Temple Grandin receives prestigious 2025 AVMA Humane Award
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SCHEDULE & MAP
Conference Schedule:
| TIME | EVENT |
| 4:30 pm | Doors Open |
| 5:30 pm | Showing of Temple Grandin: An Open Door |
| 6:30 pm | Dr. Temple Grandin Speaks |
| 7:45 pm | Q&A with Book Signing Opportunity |
| 9:00 pm | Event Ends |
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