How has Temple Grandin inspired you to change your life?

The story of her life and the content of her book (I only read The Autistic Brain) did not "inspire me to change", although I found both interesting and think that book is a good read. read more

So I can honestly say that Temple Grandin inspired me to change my life by taking up tutoring teenagers with Asperger’s syndrome. That has been a pretty significant thing for me. read more

She officially lives in Fort Collins, but says she "basically lives on the road" because of her two careers. She has written six previous books on autism and is the subject of a 2010 TV movie (called Temple Grandin) starring Claire Danes. read more

CONAN: We're talking with Temple Grandin. HBO is debuting a movie about her life called "Temple Grandin" on February 6th. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. And Lindsey's on the line, calling from Kansas City. LINDSEY (Caller): Hi, Temple. Dr. GRANDIN: Hi. LINDSEY: I work with twins that have autism. read more