TEDxDU Temple Grandin -- Different kinds of minds

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Published 2011-05-27

A tireless advocate for people who think differently, Grandin makes the case that we need the collaboration of all kinds of minds to solve problems, prevent disasters, and accomplish objectives. Diagnosed with autism and someone who "thinks in pictures", Grandin sees the value in every individual's ability to make a contribution. See complete bio and view all TEDxDU Talks at www.tedxdu.com.

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All Comments (21)

@IMBewildered 11 years ago

She is an inspiration! And anyone who tries to make life (and death) more humane and peaceful for living creatures deserves our praise.
@IanRob2011 2 years ago

I adore Temple. She is fascinating to listen and watch. My 31 year old son has Autism. He has a fantastic memory and is computer savvy. Very smart and capable but easily frustrated at times. It is a privilege to be his parents.
@ibelieveinyour 10 years ago

Temple has an amazing story to tell. She is telling you how she survived.
@kfletchable 11 years ago

Temple Grandin is one of my favorite people!! Such an inspriation!
@rrafly 10 years ago

I have asperger n adhd altogether..I can totally relate to everything grands explains.. it really helps me to expose more on my visual ability to see everything in strategic way or more anticipated way to solve problems..
@pithikoulis 8 years ago

I like how everyone in the audience applauds when Temple mentions "practical problems" and "different minds". Still they are the same people who stick to conventional methods in their businesses and never dare to go against the stream.
@tcmoney3339 6 years ago

One of the best Tedx's I have seen yet. Got me inspired and thinking!
@moswanted5 7 years ago

Here to the Craziest ones, to the rebels, the trouble makers, ....the genius!
@shelbydecker8447 5 years ago

I'm getting to go see her today I'm beyond excited
@mattias5157 4 months ago

I'm an autist. Watching the movie Temple Grandin put me on the path of understanding that. But the tests online, made for children and nit overcompansating adults, never showed a clear result. Two years ago I met a woman, now my wife, who had aspergers in the family. She saw it almost immediately and explained it to me. It's so helpful to have a diagnosis! The movie Temple Grandin is my favorite movie of all! So much identification, even though nor my handicap nor my brilliance are as big as hers. My wife's name is Guadalupe. Today, on the 12th if december, we celebrate her name in Mexico where we live. I must mention it. I love Lupita! 🙂
@annechilcott1436 5 years ago

Inspiring talk, makes a great case for kids who think "differently" perhaps are visual learners. We need to accommodate all students in their learning styles!
@kauxkaux 12 years ago

Greatest outtro ever to a TED Talk!!!!!! :-)
@sharonbergman5834 11 years ago

Alair my 17 year old autistic daughter loves this video and like Temple believes farming and animals can help autism. Alair is a Poultry Champion see her story My Best Friend Goldie in her own self published book at create space. Hands on learning and skill building helps these kids suceed. Temple is right on, that we need to teach and allow for different kinds of learning. Go with the gifts and focus on the parts of the brain that do work. Temple is our hero.
@AkSonya1010 6 years ago

She is amazing, i so wish more people in charge of education would listening to her. It's not just children with special needs, it's all children that need to be taught to their ability levels so they can find their true potential in life.
@denisZsuave 6 years ago

If you haven't watched the movie, stop procrastinating. Its a must watch. Seriously
@iKnowYoureBusyBut... 3 years ago

Love her. She's brilliant.
@trevortammen2341 2 years ago

She came and did a talk at our nearby city and as a kid just entering highschool with aspergers syndrome it was so insightful
@tygerstar35 10 years ago

I love her outlook, which is to look at what an animal naturally does and for humans to adapt around this. It's such a great way to train animals, and to live with animals. And heck, people too! Setting foks/animals up for success, and not failure. AWESOME!
@cygnus53 8 months ago

That movie was amazing. She is a force to be reckoned with. This is the first time I've actually seen her and Claire Danes played her perfectly.
@Ms-yv5li 4 years ago

I have sooo much respect and love for this young lady