Temple Grandin, Ph.D. – What Autism Can Tell Us About Animals

Posted on March 21st, 2006 in Psychology/Psychiatry,Science by LeGov

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

Do animals think? The book, “Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior,” by Professor Temple Grandin, gives us some clues. Temple Grandin is a person with autism who teaches animal science at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Autistic people can often think the way animals think, putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate, “animal talk.” Grandin explores the world of animals – their pain, fear, aggression, relationships and communication. When I spoke with Professor Grandin from her office in Ft. Collins, Colorado, we began with her definition of autism.

Temple Grandin recommends, “Our Inner Ape,” by Frans De Waal.

Recorded March 21, 2006

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