Description
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make. This compelling biography complete with Temple's personal photos takes us inside her extraordinary mind and opens the door to a broader understanding of autism.
Info
ISBN: 9780547443157
Published Date: April 3, 2012
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Language: English
Page Count: 148
Size: 10.27" l x 7.35" w x 0.65" h
Age Classification: Ages 9 to 12
Category
Tweens Nonfiction
Subject
Biographies & Memoirs