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Although I do like Temple Grandin, I do think that sometimes she says things that could be dangerous for Autistic people. Many Autistics are very much against the ableism idea , because by pushing and pushing an Autistic person to do something, can often easily end up seeking to mask and seek to please you, and be like everyone else. And this then can lead to Autistic Burnout. She also separates what I think she called mild, medium and severe Autism, and she described what they face, as if it it fact and that the symptoms between these different so-called levels are very separate/different. For example, she spoke of those at the so-called severe end if the spectrum who cannot dress themselves and cannot speak verbally, yet I think people would describe me as at the so-called mild end of the spectrum, and I have previous had a job and attended university, and been very independent, but after masking heavily my whole life (I am now 41), I hit Autistic Burnout at age 38 and a half and still haven’t recovered from that (it is different from Neurotypical Burnout, and involves the loss of skills and abilities, which in my case appears to be permanent). Because I have spent my life trying to fit in and meet other people's expectations, I dont even know who I am, and dont recognise myself from who I was previously. I am far less able to mask now, and have far less ability and skills. I know that I cannot go back to how I was, because my body will just not allow it. I am significantly affected now by sensory input, and largely have to remain at home, I am unable to even meet with someone in a cafe, because it is just too stimulating for my body. I have tried to get better at these things, but my body appears to now have a much reduced capability to tolerate such things, and it is the same with the other sensory inputs too, life movement I see, me moving in a vehicle, touch, light, sight, vibration, temperature, proprioception and vestibular sensory input too. Even moving my arms away from my body or stretching can bring forth dizzying and a need to lie flat. I am now often non verbal, and use my mobile app "speech assistant" to help me communicate, or a hardcopy speech communication boards/book, and also sign language. I have also experienced great difficult in looking after myself and have neglected myself greatly... hardly washing, not eating 3 meals a day, not leaving the house for months, and hardly for a while year, etc...not through choice, but because my body wouldn't allow me. I didn't have the thinking/cognitive/executive functioning ability to think my way through tasks, and so I got stuck. So you could say, from Temple Grandin's classification of Autism, that I went from mild Autism to severe. I do believe that lableling people mild, medium, severe, etc could easily give people the wrong idea of the struggles and suffering experienced by many Autistic people. For example, someone deemed mildly Autistic, is not likely to receive support or even acknowledgement that they have struggles, nor when they are really struggling and their symptoms have flared up. Most Autistic people, from what i understand, have sensory sensitivities to input. Those who do not may find their bodies find this world easier to cope with than someone who has sensitivities that may vary in sensitivity, and are constantly bombarded with sensory input. I feel that I am controled by sensory environment around me. I am unablr to change the world though so I must seek to self-regulate my nervous system, so that my body does not dysfunction as much - physically, cognitively and emotionally. Non of these things are in my control, nor the world's sneaory input. To miss out this part of the 'equation' / experience of an Autistic person, is likely to make a person come to the wrong conclusion. Many people have never heard about the connection between sensory input, the nervous system becoming overloaded, and as a result the body disfunctioning - physically, cognitively and emotionally. Each Autistic person's body/ nervous system will have a different level of tolerance for sensory input, and this can vary day to day, hour to hour, week to week, year to year, or across a person's lifetime - up or down in severity. This potentially gives rise to an explanation for the variations seen in many Autistic people; however, a decline in ability (Autistic Regression - often seen around the age of 2 and half), does not mean that the person's Autism has become worse; it is who they were all along, but the body got to a braking point trying to meet the demand of expectations or cooe with sensory input, and the body just said enough, and could not continue at that same level. Equally, a person could look like they are becoming less Autistic, but this is not possible, because Autistic people have a differently developed brain. That brain will never function the same as Neurotypical people's brains, but some may be able to copy/mimic other people's behaviours, learn various skills, and develop certain abilities, such as speech, looking after themselves. But the Autism is still there, abd i just want people to be aware that people's abilities and experiences of their Autism is likely to vary overtime - worsen or seemingly improve, but it doesnt mean they are cured. There is much talk about cuts for Autism, and so-called success stories, e.g. of non verbal children who have become verbal, or those who have struggled in other ways, but as an older child or adult, they can now do those various things...this doesnt mean they are cured. And it is dangerous to think this way, as if that should be the focus, like the bad charity "Autism Speaks" which do not speak for, or act in the best interest of Autistic people. I don't need fixing, and cannot be fixed, my brain works the way it does. Instead, I need understanding and acceptance and love and support. All very much lacking in this world. Only when a true and fuller understanding of Autistic people's experiences is known and accepted, do I think things will change for Autistic people. Although, I am thankful that Temple Grandin speaks up about Autism; i do think the over-generalisations and assumptions stated are harmful to many Autistic people, for it is not in line with the reality we experience with our Autism. I have suffered so much since hitting Autistic Burnout, and yet no one seems to understand what I'm going through, but the non-ignorant Autistic community who are able to communicate their experiences online. I day non-ignorant, not on a horrible manner, but because some Autistic people struggle to express themselves and will just parrot talk / repeat what others have told them that Autism is and how their brain works, and these people tend to speak about their brains being wired differently, but never seem to mention the connection between sensory input, the nervous system becoming overloaded, and as a result the body disfunctioning - physically, cognitively and emotionally. However, their are many who are more able to express themselves and/or able to hear about this and understand and accept that this is their experience also. Our symptoms aren't random, nor in our control often if we reach Autistic Meltdown or Shutdown. These aren't just for those so-called severely affected Autistic individuals. ...this is why labels and levels are so dangerous, because it could be that most of the symptoms experienced by a so-called severely affected Autistic person, are also experienced by a so-called mildly affected Autistic person, but that they are able to hide these symptoms / distress to a certain point, or remive themselves to a private / hidden place to have a Meltdown or Shutdown or to stim. Outside people may appear quite so-called "normal", but in the inside, we can often be greatly struggling to understand this world and be understood, and greatly suffering, with no one to turn to and no support, and the world expects us to function as other "normal" people. Whereas this pressure / expectations is often not placed upon the so-called severely affected individual. Those who are so-called more mildly affected often have great pressure on them, and often live with great shame and guilt and trauma of interacting with this world that makes no/not a lot of sense to them... yet we are expected to for in and be 'good' boys and girls, and so being silly and complaining about our struggles, discomfort and suffering. I do pray that this message will help, at least some to understand better.

Brilliant program!!

I used to have nightmares very often. Until I got Bryan. He was only 7 weeks old and since he somehow didn't pee inside I let him sleep in bed. Bryan feels it when im not sleeping right. He wakes me up when it starts preventing the nightmare from happening. And he did this at 7 weeks! He is turning 12 in a month and its no longer an issue. So yes, dogs can help. But you need the one that just instantly feels you. I have never gotten a dog on looks. I go out and meet the dog. It has happened once that I went to get a cat and we sort of agreed on the male in the litter. But I told the breeder, if the cat is not a match, I might not take one at all. And then another cat walked up to me and it instantly clicked. So I took her. She was a great cat. When someone decides to get a dog, go to places that have healthy dogs that have been health checked and just meet them. And take the one that connects with you, not the one you visually like most. The matched dog will give you the very best experience with the dog. It just clicks.

I am autistic and dyspraxic. Having a dog has kept me from doing myself in, because I knew that dog needed me to take care of it... more than once. By my associating rules with taking care of the dog, I take care of myself. When he tells me it's time to eat, we both eat. When I give him fresh water, I fill up my water. (I then forget to drink it, but the rule to drink water every time I open the refridgerator helps, along with other things. For me, I have struggles with getting dehydrated. My lips get chapped from me forgetting to drink.) My dog howls if an (fire tornado siren) alarm or (drier, microwave, stove) buzzer is going off. If I am autistic focused on something, those sounds may not register. I was conditioned to ignore what were loud sounds to me and add autism focus... that happens. I once took nyquil, and the dog freaked out. He literally tried to get me up. He got up on top of me and barked in my face. After I pushed him off, he put his nose under my head and lifted it up off the pillow repeatedly; until I got up. I keep my home silent most of the time, and it is glorious. I got rid of a battery operated clock in the living room, because the sound of the plastic gears were keeping me awake in my room. (Not having control over the sounds is bad. I will listen to hard rock and be fine, as long as I am the one controlling it and done when I want it.) I don't recommend beagles for people with sound sensitivities, though. They are horrendously loud. I find when it comes to people, I am more like the semi-feral cat that moved in with us, than the dog; but I love the dog with my soul. He keeps me calm(er), and interracts with me pleasantly. It's not like being around people. There are no worries.

They didn't have computers back then. My daughter is on the spectrum and adhd. She had a job and was severely bullied. Struggles with getting jobs. Even the farmers market wouldn't hire her. Its not easy. These days is a struggle socially and jobs for these kiddos. Its also a safety issue these days.

LAte diagnoses Genxr and my parents got a shelter dog when I was 3 , i fell asleep on her in the middle of the kitchen floor , being adopted as well, it was the first "being" that felt safe. my parents fishnetted me into my playpen in my room as a toddler . I still got out , out the front door , into the backyard . They tried to make the TV "broken" so I slept in on Saturdays "fixed " it everytime !

I adopted my cat from APA she is well behaved and a great pet ❤

Its Dr Temple Grandin, please respect her education, she has worked very hard to earn respect. Dr Grandin has written several books regarding her research on animals- live stock- science and animals and the book "the autistic brain"

Fascinating, great interview

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Fascinating, Dr Temple Grandin is an inspiration to me. I found out about Dr Temple Grandin research on autism ecently. So happy to learn more. Dr Temple Grandin is a gift from God to all humans and animals.

Children need to learn responsibility, show them how to walk a dog, feed the dog, clean the kennel. I know its difficult, fully verbal kids are reclusive on the cell phone gaming. I agree with Dr Temple Grandin children need to learn and understand how to care for dog, love their pet, walk it, clean up after it, take the animal outside for walks every day. Dont recluse in house. Gaming on the cell phone is harming todays young people not helping them.

Dog is God backwards. I don't think that's a mistake

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Thanks from France, it's always a pleasure to hear Temple Grandin....

Dr Temple Grandin is wonderful. Thanks ❤😊

I wonder if temple has ever been really emotionally close to an animal? She doesn’t seem to have any issues with the inherent cruelty to animals that the “industry” inflicts

My horse saved me.

Good interview! I am currently reading her book Animals in Translation and it is great. She is a gift to the animal and human world. Also, I volunteer at animal shelters and with animal rescues. It is not totally sad like people think. It is incredibly joyous, interesting and rewarding. I have lifelong friends from that world as well. Don't hesitate if you are thinking about it.

Really enjoyed this video. Dr. Grandin is so inspiring!😍

This is an brilliant podcast

I'm stopping in here to listen to Temple Grandin because this week I began reading one of her books, "Thinking In Pictures". How's this for immediate influence? I just pulled "Thinking In Pictures" out of my unread book collection last Sunday morning and added it to my current reading pile, and then I left to go to our state fair. While at the fair, walking among the beef cattle, I noticed an Angus cow that was giving off anxious vibes, so I went over to check things out. I placed a hand on her left shoulder to let her know I was there, and she gave me her attention. It looked to me as though she was tied up too high, and in her attempts to become less uncomfortable she had managed to twist her halter until the left under-eye strap was almost up into the eye. Twisted, the halter was also quite tight. I dared not untie somebody's cow, or try to fix the halter without having her untied, so I said a couple of times, "I will get help." (No idea how much cows can understand of our verbal intonations, but as with all animals I'm willing to believe that they're smarter than we realize.) And so I did. The owners did not seem to be present, but when I asked a small gathering of cattle ranch folks if there was anything that could be done for a distressed cow -- appears to be tied up too high and her halter is twisted and too close to her eye -- everybody started to get up at the same time to come to her aid. One of the guys said, "I'll go!" and we were off. Back over at the Angus girl, the rancher took a quick look, said "OH YEAH.", untied her, straightened the halter, and re-tied her two rungs lower. The immediate relief in that cow seemed palpable. It was certainly visible -- not only did her body language lose its anxiety, it almost seemed you could see right through her skin that her flank muscles were greatly relaxed. I thanked the rancher for myself, and for the much calmer cow.

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I'm curious, as someone on the spectrum I have difficulty meeting the eyes of someone I'm talking to. Did Temple have this? She is inspiring. I need to learn more about her. Her views are very practical. I see her views about animal engagement/interactivity with humans is being implemented to better the welfare of dogs in shelters. She also makes autism less scary.

THE ONE THING I REMEMBER HER STRESSING IS THAT KIDS WITH AUTISM NEED TO LEARN TO TAKE TURNS… NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT…. HOW MANY ADULTS NEVER LEARNED THAT SKILL? IT’S SAD!

FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HEAR HER SPEAK IN RIVERSIDE CA, WHAT A TREAT! JUST LOVED HER TO PIECES!💕

My son had a rough time til I got dairy goats to deal with daughter's eczema.He calmed and coped so much better after time with them. Eventually got a lab retriever that gave him pressure and protection. He loves cats but blooms with goats as they communicate persistently and consistently.

Any books about cow tipping available?

Incredible! What an amazing woman who is making the world better for Animals, and people in need.

Thank you for this excellent interview with Dr. Temple Grandin!

She is wonderful, always! What a gift to all interested..... 7;^>...... V

I'm autistic and exceptionally socially aware and socially intelligent- I am also very perceptive and intuitive. I got myself a late diagnosis in my 30s. People are always incredulous at the fact that I'm autistic. Family and friends argued with me saying that I didn't seem autistic, etc, etc... Autism has maaaaaany forms. The doctor who diagnosed me said that I'm the loveliest, best masked autistic person she's ever met. Some girls are excellent actrices, like Marilyn Monroe, who I believe to be autistic because after studying her heavily, I can conclude that she checks all the boxes. One actress she worked with even said she never looked her in the eyes while rehearsing. There are many other signs beside that. Not all of us are socially awkward. Some, like me, are so well masked in public, but just loooooooooove an abundance of alone time in private life and are perfectly fine being hermits outside of a very socially invested workplace.

Wonderful video! I am in awe of Temple's empathy with all living things. And from not talking until she was four, to being supremely articulate, is phenomenal. You can see the love she received coming through all that she does and says.

Isn’t everybody thinking in pictures??? Like 🐝🐝🐝, not ‘BEES’???

Loved the show. Thank you. Had already seen Professor Grandin's biopic. Spectacular! She truly is a gift.

Love her

Temple is such a GOOD person! And how rare is that?! Pay attention to her wisdom.

So glad I found this. Thanks for the effort

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Shaking in anger at how much this lines up with my past 30 years

If they don't have room for dogs, may I suggest rsts! They are amazing intelligent, social, affectionate, little dogs

I really like how she covered that not all autistic kids are alike. Many people said my son should have a dog, but really the smell and the barking would just add to his state of overwhelm. We're cat people, and having cats has taught him a good deal about being gentle and how other people/animals react to erratic behavior. It's not a dog, but it's still beneficial.

I have heard Dr Temple Grandin before and have always found her an inspiration to be able to see the whole social reality of survival for humanity. She is brilliant!! I very much miss living with a dog. I have often said as soon as my "no Pets" husband is no longer in my life I have said I would get a nice big dog and name it after him.

I have an autistic dog, seriously he has every symptom humans get. I would love to explain to someone about this who might understand. We have a fair few working sheepdogs and work train sell etc. This dog had from pup brought up like all the rest but he is like no dog we ever had. He would be shot by a farmer, be in rescue if went as a pet. He safe with me but I just had a light bulb moment about his behaviour, ie autism. You think it's possible? I certainly do now and he be fully on spectrum I believe

I love History, but I always hated how it was taught, because it would jump all over the map from one place to the next and It always frustrated me that so much of the content of Africa doesn't get its full story told. So I did a whole World History lesson units based on continents, not civilizations and events alone. So I would start with Africa and tell the significant events and historical figures of that continent, then I would go to Asia, then Australia, then to the Americas. then to Europe... after the significance of each part I would then connect them through similarities. By teaching World History this way, kids get to be exposed to various cultures and why we are how we are now through the events throughout the world and how one nation effects the other, etc. I teach World History from an anthropological perspective rather than archeological, which archeological can be very Eurocentric. From an anthropological perspective every state/nation is given a chance to tell their story. It also makes visual sense since humanity from a biological view came from Africa, so makes sense to start Human History from there. That is how my Autistic mind works, and my professor loved the unit plan and idea of how I would present World History. Unfortunately, exams are too Eurocentric (most archeology is from European discoveries), and nothing of real science (anthropology). I always felt it made more sense to start at Africa and follow the steps where humans move to and see how they were form that way. But we always start history at Mesopotamia, as if oral traditions aren't a form of civilization.

I love her shirts! Does she have a clothing line?

Wonderful woman! Have you seen dog vs. Crow at the puzzle box? Crow slays it! I love dogs and crows, crows are more relatable to me somehow, perhaps it's because they think more like me while still being social. They see patterns like I do.

Love you, Temple! 💛👍😊

I very much like the part where she is talking about how important it was that she had friends that also liked horses. I've loved dogs and absorbed all knowledge of dogs I could ever find and became a bit of a human encyclopedia for dogs and bc of that, that's all I ever talked about, that's all I ever talk about now. I had a lot of people growing up bully me for how annoying and obsessed I seemed to them, I became ashamed of my love of them. Then I grew up and I started a job at a boarding facility with other dog lovers that were interested in what I had to say and I thrived.

Many thanks to you and Dr. Temple Grandin. I learned more about both animal and human thinking. I even understand my own thinking better. I see words as though written on a chalkboard or hanging in space. I saw dogs. I saw a sound mixer. I suppose I’m a visual thinker also. I see snapshots as Dr. Grandin does. I’m not on the spectrum, but I understand now that everyone else doesn’t process their world as I do mine. I think this will help my connections with people going forward. Again, thank you.