Project Genius: The Values and Challenges of Having a Different Type of Mind with Temple Grandin
Description
Your autistic child or student could become the next Mozart or Einstein! Autism presents its challenges, but Temple Grandin shares how a different mind can shine in the right environment. Dr. Temple Grandin is a renowned author, animal behavior expert, and advocate for autistic people. Help inspire your loved one towards celebrated success through the 5 keys to autistic schooling. You’ll hear how to promote incredible growth in your child’s social skills as well as how to set them up for their careers. Listen to this episode to get all you need to parent your child to excellence.
“The same genes that get people a huge, great big brain are the same genes that cause autism and schizophrenia.”
-Temple Grandin
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Timestamps:
2:12 - The shocking truth behind the source of autism: Why your child might be the next Einstein
3:40 - The 5 keys to providing an optimal educational environment for children with autism
5:42 - Is homeschooling the best option for autistic children? Temple gives the answer
9:03 - Do you want to set your child up for success? How to prepare children for their future careers BEFORE high school
11:18 - There are 4 types of thinkers: Here are 3 ways to avoid the visual thinker trap of video game addiction
13:10 - 4 ways to communicate well with visual thinkers. And the 3 best places for people with autism to work
14:35 - Autistic and searching for a job? Temple knows how you can find one
16:20 - Board games could revolutionize how an autistic child develops socially: 2 ways to promote the development of your child’s social skills
Resources:
- Books and resources by Temple Grandin
- Genomic trade-offs: are autism and schizophrenia the steep price of the human brain?
- The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's by Temple Grandin
- The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
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