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Oct 2021
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Episode 156: Navigating Autism with Temp...

Sasha Long, M.A., BCBA
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Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most well-known and respected experts in the field on autism and animal behavior and livestock. She is an internationally best-selling author and Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Temple’s new book is called Navigating Autism - The 9 Mindsets for Helping Kids on the Spectrum. In this interview Temple shares some valuable advice and expertise for parenting, educating, and supporting autistic learners. Temple shares how important it is to prepare individuals for the real world by identifying strengths and interests. She puts the importance on the whole child instead of getting stuck in the label. Temple also reviews how medical concerns can play a role in behavior.


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