how has dr. temple grandin made a difference in the field of special education?

Question

I'm reading temple grandin's biography and working on my own for her. I'm trying to figure out what she did to make a difference in the special education field? responses much appreciated!

Answer 1

Dr. Grandin was one of the first people on the spectrum to write books that really helped people to understand autism. She also is a very visible figure who shows that people with autism can succeed at jobs that require specialized training and creativity. She received a PhD and has designed at least half of the cattle restraining pens at slaughter houses in the US.



Since she see things so visually, she was able to understand what scared cows so badly as they were lead to various areas in the plant. She also invented humane ways for animals to be slaughtered. It was this success that lead her to becoming a leading figure in autism today.

Answer 2

More money is not the answer; The teachers would say yes the unions would say yes and the superintendents would say yes. But the taxpayer will always say no. And no one pays the same amount. They tax you on the value of your home and that is wrong. Your home value should have nothing to do with funding schools. it's just the easiest way to get money from you. Just so they can spend it, or give it away. Take a good look at your local schools and the board of education building. The teachers only work 180 days a year, that is only 6 months. There is a break at thanksgiving and for x-mass and then there is something called winter break and how about spring break. All of these breaks are there just so there isn't enought time to have a summer session. the rest of the year the buildings sit vacant, If you had a business could you still be in business if you were open 180 days a year. I think not. I also really believe that if you are over 65 you should not have to pay any school tax. you have already payed enough. All you heard now from the teachers is the kids have to go to college, what do they teach the kids if more eduction is needed. when you ask your kids what did they learn in school today they always say nothing!!!!

Answer 3

Since she is autistic herself she has been able to explain how autism is different in how these children learn. She equates it more to how an animal thinks rather than what is considered normal for a human.