Temple Grandin

We are not always able to see that right away. This brings to mind people that physical or mental disabilities but have been able to overcome them and still make a huge difference in the world. Temple Grandin is a great example dealt with stuff to overcome her disability. If someone did not take the time to value her life, she would have not been able to accomplish so much and change the world. This is a major problem with not valuing all of human…

Autism is a complex genetic developmental disorder that affects the wiring of the brain. The disorder is also known as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).The severity of this disorder depends solely on the individual carrying it. There are different types of Autism, which allows each case to be unique. People diagnosed with Autism usually specialize in certain subjects, but may not be as well adapt in other areas. There are multiple causes of Autism, it is so much more than a “defective brain.”…

disability, he became a great leader, because “he had to develop patience, application, recognition of his own limitations, and a willingness to fail in front of others.” (Geoffrey Ward, 1989.) Today, I think about the accomplishments of Temple Grandin. She was diagnosed with autism at an early age, and her parents were encouraged to institutionalize her. What knowledge would we have missed out on, had she been shut away. Much like FDR, she may have developed her inventions for humane…

The right to a safe life should be guaranteed to not only humans, but also animals. Animal rights activists have fought for humane rights for farm and wildlife animals. For years, protection for many animals living on farms and among the wild has been held by the government or corporations. This protection means the control of all animal welfare rights such as living conditions and bodily harm to animals. Now with more NGOs (Non-governmental Organizations) increasing rapidly, animals rights can…

Many famous people from history have had it such as Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Nicola Tesla, Andy Warhol, and Temple Grandin. All these people had great struggles with life due to the cause of social isolation. However they have overcame great struggles in life to become Masters of their craft. With Asperger’s syndrome the individual who has it has enhanced intellect…

Chickens: Let Them Live Free The conditions of factory farms and the horrific way poultry is handled in the United States is appalling. Eggs and chicken meat are not required for human survival. There is no reason to cause such a sentient animal to go through so much agony for the sake of a non-essential protein. The inhumane treatment of chickens in the United States must be stopped. Throughout history, in the United States, the business of raising poultry has endured many changes; most of…

Temple Grandin states you can only manage what you can measure to identify problems and achieve improved states of welfare (Lyles, Calvo-Lorenzo 5335). Welfare in cattle has been a major topic and question of many many years due to the numerous practices. Societal acceptance is a big concern in the welfare because what ties into it is the views of treatment and living conditions of these animals. In the cattle industry outsiders and the people known as the consumers need to understand how…

is severed. This leaves the horse still conscious during the slaughter process, unlike the humane captive bolt gun method used in Canada and the United States (Geyer and Lawler 2015). The following quote is from Livestock Slaughter Expert Dr. Temple Grandin in a questioning about animal welfare during horse…

In movies, like Rain Man and Temple Grandin, the Autistic main character possesses intelligence in a certain area that far surpasses the capabilities of an average person. Not all Autistic people are like that, and David is one character who shows that Autism doesn’t necessarily make someone…

Animal rights are beliefs that animals should be free from hunting, medical research, and industrialized farming. Despite popular belief, the resources animals are used for are not evil. In fact, the use of animals in medical research has been a main contributor to life saving cures and treatments. Although pets can make their way into the family, what happens to the other animals? Most people find animal testing, hunting, and industrialized farming to be inhumane, but should the world have to…