EARLY LIFE

Temple Grandin was born on August 29, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of two, Grandin was diagnosed with autism and her parents, Richard Grandin and Eustacia Cutler, did whatever they could to help their daughter overcome the challenges of this disorder with programs such as speech therapy. Grandin did not speak for the first time until the age of four.

TEENAGE YEARS

Grandin's teenage years were filled with bullying and lack of understanding from her classmates due to her difficulty to speak. Despite this feeling of social isolation, Grandin pressed on.

COLLEGE AND POST COLLEGE

These efforts from her parents, and her willingness to keep pushing forward allowed Grandin to receive numerous degrees in the areas of psychology and animal science. After receiving these degrees, she worked as a consultant advising slaughterhouse operations on how to provide a more quality life for their animals. Grandin operated on the principle of relieving anxiety, rather than expansion of life, when it comes to working with food production animals.

FILM

In 2010, director Mick Jackson produced a film about the extrordinary life and work of Temple Grandin. Claire Danes played Grandin in the film, which went on to win a Golden Globe and five Emmy Awards.

BOOKS

Dr. Temple Grandin has written 18 books throughout her career. These books reflect on topics rangng from autism, livestock handling and transport, tips for parents, and behaviors of domestic animals.

GRANDIN TODAY

Grandin is 72 years old and serves as an animal science professor at Colorado State University.She has been a champion of agriculture, autism, and education as a consultant and educator for over 40 years.