Sociological and cultural aspects of autism

Temple Grandin: Autistic Animal Scientist “Autism is part of who I am.” Temple Grandin, an autistic scientist, has made multiple discoveries and is still affecting the animal rights community in positive ways because of her autistic mind. Autism is a severe disorder of brain function that interferes with the ability to understand what is seen, heard, and touched (Fredericks 14-15). The physical symptoms of autism include meaningless repetition of words or phrases, impaired speech, inability to hold conversations, temper tantrums, overreaction to sensory stimulus including noise, lights, and texture, and hyperactivity. Like the physical symptoms, there are also mental symptoms of autism such as literal understanding of words or phrases, using gestures rather than words to communicate, and lack of speaking skills (14, 24-25). There are a lot of symptoms and causes of autism. Many people are to believe that the environmental causes of autism consist of fish, power-plant emissions, cigarette smoke, and well or tap water (41-42). Autism is also a result of natural causes…

activism in the face of autism and the HBO film about her life spoke at the University of Jamestown Thursday, highlighting the importance of hard work and thinking differently” (Haley 1). Temple Grandin is known for her activism in autism through the discoveries in autism, the way she is educating autistic individuals, her treatment ideas and therapies, and her famous squeeze machine. Even today, she continues to do research in the area so near and dear to her heart. Because of her personal…

When most people hear the word “autism” they don’t usually think of a top of the line biologist, scientist, writer, and educator. Temple Grandin is the most righteous living possessor of the “right stuff” because of all of her breakthroughs despite the barriers she has had to overcome throughout her life. Grandin was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. However, despite her difficulties during adolescence, she went on to reach incredible academic merits. She earned a degree in psychology,…

In today’s media, there are several movies that inaccurately portray disabilities, such as autism, for comedic value or dramatic effect. However, there are some films that attempt to accurately depict disabilities, such as the 2009 film, Adam. In the movie, Adam is an awkward but intelligent man with Asperger syndrome, a subcategory of autism. According to Lerner and Johns (2015), “Asperger’s syndrome is characterized by a reluctance to accept change; an inflexibility of thought; and…

Christopher Boone the main character of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, seems to be suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is considered to be a high functioning autism, this means that when compared to classic autism, these people are better able to communicate more efficiently and are capable of higher thinking. Higher thinking may include things such as figuring out puzzles or riddles. Although, it is never directly stated in the book whether or not…

Having to choose between two of the greatest movies I’ve watched in class would be a hard choice. They both have significant meaning, different lesson. To have a better of understanding of what autism is, Temple Grandin was able to show the hardship she went through. At the end, she was successful despite the mental condition. She was amazing, with a supportive mother always along her side, a teacher who believes in her, and made a long-lasting friendship. In the other movie, “Invictus,”…

Temple Grandin has become widely known for her advocacy of autism and throughout the book describes medications, new treatment, and advice for teaching and mentoring those with autism. However, treatment can be controversial, overwhelming for a family and provide a false hope for a total cure. Grandin explains that there are many new drug treatments that can be helpful for those with autism, especially for problems that occur after puberty. However, she explains many medical professionals do not…

Temple Grandin an animal scientist who achieved many things while being on the autism spectrum has become famous for all those achievements. Being on the autism spectrum wasn’t easy for her. She struggled in school and at home but that didn’t stop her. Temple Grandin has written many books and invented and designed many things for livestock handling systems for animals. Achieving all that she has she effected many people and has inspired them to do more research on autism and handling systems.…

Temple Grandin’s Extraordinary Gifts Temple Grandin’s Extraordinary Gift, by Oliver Sacks, points out some of the effects that Autism has on Temple Grandin, as well as other people. Autism is a disorder that tends to result in communication issues and emotional detachment along with other things. No two autistic patients are exactly the same due to the fact that there is wide range in the effects it can have. Grandin, like many people with autism, has tremendous strengths in some subjects, but…

How Temple Grandin Changed the World “Animals are things!” said the famous animal scientist Temple Grandin who also has been challenged by autism (“Temple Grandin”). People do not understand how Temple Grandin has such a way with animals. They do not believe her, yet she proves them wrong (Sepahban 11). Temple has been dealing with autism since August 29, 1947. The day she was born her parents realized Temple was different (6). Temple Grandin changed the world with her disability and could not…