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Insights into Autism and Animal Behavior
Spokane, WA
DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN
Insights into Autism and Animal Behavior with Temple Grandin, May 6th, Spokane, WA
Join us for this special event featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, including a showing of the newest documentary about her, Temple Grandin: An Open Door.
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 nationwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism.
She is the author of Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation, and The Autistic Brain, 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.
Disclosures
Financial:
Temple Grandin receives royalties from the books discussed in her presentations. This includes Visual Thinking, Animals in Translation and Autism: The Way I See It.
Non-Financial:
No relevant non-financial information to disclose.
This presentation is for educators, parents, therapists, and caregivers.
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. Whether you are a member of the autism community or interested in animals, in particular, livestock, you will find this talk informative and unforgettable.
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
8:00am—Doors Open
8:45 am-9:45—Showing of Temple Grandin: An Open Door
This documentary will help you to:
- Describe how Temple’s upbringing allowed her to excel and how that could apply to educational interventions.
- Compare and contrast the three main kinds of thinkers and their different learning styles.
- Describe the importance of collaborative thinking.
Break
10:00 am-10:45 am—Dr. Temple Grandin Speaks
This talk will enable you to:
- Describe recent research that proves language is not required for thinking.
- Explain two ways that checklists are effective when working with autistic individuals.
- List the physiological and psychological benefits of pressure wraps in reducing anxiety during interventional sessions.
- Describe how characteristics of solitary mammals can inform strategies to support regulation and reduce anxiety in autistic individuals.
- Summarize how both animals and autistic people make categories and why it’s important.
10:45-11:15—Q & A
Break
11:30-12:30—Book Signing Opportunity
Venue:
Cowles Auditorium
Whitworth University campus (building #15)
300 W. Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99251
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