“The world needs all kinds of minds.”

About Temple Grandin

Scientist • American

Dr. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned American scientist, inventor, and a prominent advocate for both animal welfare and autism awareness. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, she used her unique visual thinking...

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