Temple Grandin: Autism Support through Choice | Move to Include

Stretching the comfort zone and exposure to different environments are key techniques for helping young children with autism to engage with the world around them. Temple Grandin talks about some of these strategies to help children with autism.

Temple Grandin was nonverbal until the age of four. Today, she is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and one of the leading authorities on livestock facility design, as well as an autism awareness advocate.

This segment is from Iowa PBS’s online series The Life Autistic, which explores the challenges and successes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder at different stages in life and ranges on the spectrum. The series features various age groups ranging from the very young to the elderly, including personal profiles and interviews exploring topics relevant to each age group.

To learn more, visit the Iowa PBS The Life Autistic website.