“If I could snap my fingers and be not be autistic, I would not. Autism is a part of who I am,” stated Temple Grandin. (Brainyquotes) People with autism are treated or looked at differently by the population. Autistic people usually experience difficulty in communicating or acting in an appropriate social manner. Most children with autism are diagnosed by the age three, yet there are still adults that might have autism and not know it. People with autism have brains that work in an uncommon way. Yet one very special autistic person is named Temple Grandin used her autism and the strong visual thinking ability that goes along with it, to understand the world around her. Temple Grandin’s characteristic persistency and sharp-wittedness helped
Despite being bullied by her young classmates that called her “tape recorder” because Grandin would convert pictures in her mind into sayings. She learned to cry and that would take away her aggression(Animals in translation 2). During Grandin’s high school years, she experienced a great amount of anxiety that overwhelmed, yet persistence allowed her to get her anxiety under control.(Animals in translation 5) When Grandin visited her aunt and she saw the animal “squeeze machine” at a neighbor’s farm. Explained in “Animals in translation” The squeeze chute would calm and sooth the cattle because of the deep pressure going onto them. Grandin wanted to try the machine out because it interested her so much she could not stop thinking about it. Once Grandin experienced the compression, she became calm and relaxed. In “animals in translation” it talked about how Grandin went through very tough times because she was missing out on the social understanding but she later found out she could understand animals. Another reason Grandin was persistant was how she turned her autism and visual learning into a good thing: Grandin stated ”being a visual thinker was the start of my career with animals because animals are visual creatures too”(Wolfe 2). Grandin was very persistent because she never gave up in her teenage years and she became optimistic about being
Animals and people can share emotions, form bonds and help each other in many different ways. In the stories, “My Life with the Chimpanzees” (pg. 101), “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog” (pg. 119), “Monkey Master” (pg. 153) and “Reading Buddies” (pg. 94) they all show how these animals and humans form strong bonds and help each other out. One of the ways people and animals help one another is by accepting and not being afraid of each other. You have to keep trying no matter how many times you fail as Jane Goodall did in the Story “My Life with the Chimpanzees”.
The title of the book is called, “Thinking in Pictures”, written by Temple Grandin. Temple is also the author of, “Animals in Translation.” This book was copyrighted in the year 1995 and was edited with more updated information in the year 2006. Thinking in Pictures is an autobiography. An autobiography is a book written about their lives, written by themselves.Throughout this book multiple pictures were shown when she was a younger child of her showing symptoms of autism, blueprints and designs of her work, and pictures of her giving lectures and informing others of Autism. There are multiple severity levels of autism, Temple was a high functioning autistic individual, with that being said she was able to write a book about her life. Temple is a very gifted animal specialist and has shown multiple times throughout the novel to never give up and that possibilities and endless.
Her mother and herself compared her to the little girl that lived next door. The little girl always liked to be hugged and receive affection from her mother while Grandin did not. Grandin stated how she did not feel or understand a relationship with another individual. Relationships were always difficult for Grandin and that is why school was so difficult for her. Although college was a little less difficult for her because she improved with her autism and was learning how to deal with it day by day and learning new things about herself. As Grandin got older and had a better understanding of her illness and others she realized something very big in her life. Before this she believed everyone had the same thought process as her, which included pictures. Words were considered as a second language to Grandin. Her thought process included pictures and movies playing in her head. This thought process helps her to succeed in her career as a professor and working with cattle. She designs and creates machinery for cattle for their veterinary procedures such as a dip
...noticed compassion and caring within the pack, the need for community and the recognition of the other beings feelings. She did not want the people to see the beasts as that; she wanted them to see the kindness and wonderfulness.
The Case of Temple Grandin paints a picture of a young woman’s determination and hard work while struggling with autism during a time when the disorder was unknown. This case discusses Grandin’s challenges, early diagnosis, growth and development in school, and support from her mother. Temple Grandin could not speak like the other children at the age of two, so because doctors could not find any physical issues she had been subsequently labeled as brain-damaged. To communicate with others, she would throw tantrums and scream. She could speak by three and a half years old with the help of speech therapy. A few years later at the age of five, Grandin was diagnosed with autism so her mother worked with her 30 minutes every day to keep her from being placed in an institution. At her aunt’s ranch, Grandin develops the “squeeze machine” a device used to apply pressure without being stimulating. Grandin excelles in school and receives her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Franklin Pierce College in 1970. After her graduation from college in 1970, Grandin attends Arizona State University where she earns a master’s degree in cattle in 1975. In 1989, Grandin earns her doctoral degree from the University of Urbana-Champaign in animal science. Grandin has never married, but she is proof that individuals with autism can lead productive and notable lives (Meyer, Chapman, & Weaver, 2009).
Temple shows everyone how to turn problems into solutions. When temple saw an opportunity she took it. She used an inspiring metaphor often and explained how something lucky is like an opening door and you have to go through it while it's still there.“But she knew a lucky break when she saw one. I call that a door opening. A door’s going to open spontaneously, and you gotta run through it before it closes.” pg.90 Temple didn’t look as autism as a disability like most people did, she look at it as an advantage and she wouldn’t like living without it. “Autism gave her these special skills. ‘Autism’ she says, ‘is part of who I am.’”
Every year doctors diagnose thousands of adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Due to the growing awareness of autism and recent developments in technology, scientists and doctors can now discover and observe the effects of autism on society, and people. Starting with its discovery, researchers have been able to diagnose people more effectively. Doctors are beginning to discover what causes this disorder, and are currently trying to find ways to prevent and treat it. Many places have opened their doors to people with this disorder, creating autistic friendly environments where people are patient and understanding. Schools have also become accommodating to autistic children and adults. Autism also puts great strain on family and home lives.
What is Autism? It’s a developmental disorder that impairs one’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Christopher Boone from the novel A Curious Incident in the Nighttime and Temple Grandin, who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry both fall on the high-functioning spectrum of autism. Even so, they do not display the exact same traits and behaviors. Whereas Grandin thinks in pictures and employs this unique gift for practical use, Christopher thinks in patterns and fails communicate his talents with others. However, they both speak their mind and have trouble understanding facial expressions and emotions.
Before completing the assignment of reading “Thinking in Pictures,” by Temple Grandin, I did not have much knowledge about autism. My only understanding was autism was some sort of neurological disorder that is seen similar to mentally handicapped individuals to someone with little understanding, like myself. I am very thankful to have been given an assignment like this one that gives me more knowledge of something I should already have in my line of work (though I am sure that was the whole purpose of the assignment, to educate the ignorant). I now have a better understanding of the cause, learning process and functioning of different levels of this defect.
Grandin acknowledges that people with autism do think differently than those without it, however, throughout the majority of her article she categorizes people as different types of thinkers. Within the article she categorizes people as either language, visual, or audio thinkers. Why would Temple Grandin classify people this way rather than just keeping it autistic and on autistic? Grandin’s usage of “thinkers” is due to the fact everyone thinks differently, regardless of being autistic or not. She categorizes into these types of thinkers to explain what the world looks and sounds like to others.
My diagnosis for Temple Grandin is Asperger’s Syndrome which is a form of autism. This topic of autism is very important because all people and businesses need to respect people with disabilities. Even if you cannot physically see the disability, it does not mean they don’t have one. The questions that I will be answering in the discussion are: What is autism?
Autism is a problem that people have with communicating. It can affect many contrasting types of people in divergent ways and there is not yet a complete cure for it. People need to know about this disability and what people can do with people who have it.
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The number of children that display autistic traits keeps rising and the need for services is at an all-time high. Out of 10,000 children born, 60 to 100 children and families will be affected by autistic spectrum disorder (Gulberg, 2010). Autism is characterized by a lack of connection to other people, even parents, and an avoidance of interpersonal situations (Feldman, 2011). Children with autism also show limited, repetitive and stereotypical patterns of behavior, interest, and activities. Not one child with autism is the same as the next; each child has their own severity and indicators of autism. A child with intellectual disabilities and a gifted child can both be given the diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum, because of the wide range of severities. Many of these children will not attend special schools, but instead be included in the general education population by inclusion. Inclusion has been found to have a number of benefits for children with autism. In addition, negative perspectives have also come into play when discussing autism and inclusion. Furthermore, parents have the right to make decisions for their child on an individual basis.
What is Autism? People are quick to label people as Autistic but very rarely understand what it means though they may nod their head and say "ohh makes sense". Autism - also know as ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder- is a complex developmental disorder affecting primarily ones communication and social interaction skills. Meaning they have difficulties communicating effectively or even at all. They struggle in social setting and don 't typically excel in social games or activities.