Temple Grandin
Keynote Speaker: World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Advocate & Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"
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Temple Grandin Biography
Temple Grandin is a world-renowned expert known to many for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work with animal behavior. She is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and has a successful career consulting on both livestock handling equipment design and animal welfare. Her life story was made into the Emmy Award-winning HBO movie "Temple Grandin" starring Claire Danes.
As a child, Grandin was labeled as having brain damage due to her different mental development and special needs. Her mother worked to create a safe and encouraging space for her daughter, along with teachers and special needs experts. Grandin’s mother concluded that her daughter was autistic, although she was not formally diagnosed until well into adulthood. Today, via books, speeches, and her website, Grandin helps the world better understand autism.
When Grandin was in high school, she spent time at an aunt’s cattle ranch and forged what would be a lifelong connection with bovines. The experience inspired her to create the “hug box”, also referred to as a squeeze box, that has become instrumental in helping people with autism as a stress-relieving device. She was inspired by how cattle were calmed down in a squeeze chute using pressure. For decades, Grandin has worked to make livestock handling more humane, implementing welfare animal audit programs for businesses such as McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, and Whole Foods.
Good teachers and mentors were essential for Grandin’s success. Her high school science teacher challenged her with interesting projects where she had to figure out how to make things work. When studying in school became a pathway to becoming a scientist, she was motivated to study. She holds a Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, an M.S. in animal science from Arizona State University, and a B.A. in psychology from Franklin Pierce College.
Grandin has been featured on NPR and in a BBC Special, "The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow," and has also appeared on national TV shows such as "Larry King Live," "20/20," and "60 Minutes". Articles about her work have appeared in Time, New York Times, Discover, Forbes (including being named to their "50 Over 50" list in 2023), and USA Today, among other publications. She has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and The National Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Temple Grandin Speaking Topics
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds - Some people are good at art, others are good at math. Another area where many people are talented is writing. I am an extreme visual thinker and words narrate the pictures in my imagination. Visual thinking is a big asset for artists, mechanics, and graphic designers. Research has shown that there are two kinds of visual thinking. They are "object visualizers" such as me and mathematical "visual spatial" thinkers who think in patterns. The different kinds of minds have skills that complement each other. People who have difficulty in school or they have autism, ADHD or dyslexia often have uneven skills. Educators need to spend more time helping students to develop their strengths into good careers.
The Learning Objectives for The World Needs All Kinds of Minds are:
Learn that there are three different ways of thinking. The are object visualizers who think in pictures, mathematical pattern thinkers and verbal word thinkers.
The three kinds of thinkers have complementary skills
Teams of people with different skills are often more efficient at solving problems
Parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who cares about a child or teen on the autism spectrum need this essential roadmap to prepare our youth for being successful adults in today’s world. Best-selling author, autism advocate, and animal science professor Dr. Temple Grandin joins psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore in spelling out which steps you can take to restore your child’s hope and motivation―and what you must avoid. Eight life stories told by people on the autism spectrum, including chapters on subjects like how to get kids off their computers, how to build on their strengths and get back to caring about their lives, and how to find a path to a successful, meaningful life make this a ”must read book!”
The three things that can help families and teachers help autistic kids to be successful are:
- Learning life skills such as shopping independently and learning how to save money.
- Fully verbal teenagers should have two real summer jobs before they graduate from high school.
- There should be a gradual transition from the world of school to the world of work before they graduate from college.
To understand animals, you have to get away from words. The animal world is a sensory based world. Their memories are detailed pictures, sounds, smell, and other sensory impressions. This talk will help you understand animals but it will also give you insights into solving problems.
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How much does it cost to book Temple Grandin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Temple Grandin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Temple Grandin are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Temple Grandin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Temple Grandin speak about?
Temple Grandin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Health, Government, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Ethics & Integrity, Family & Parenting, Disability, Neurodiversity, Belonging, Inspirational, Literacy, Overcoming Adversity, Healthcare, Motivational, College, Commencement, TED, Creativity, Education, Culture, Literary, Women, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Animals & Wildlife, Conservation, Environmental Activism and Environmental Science.
Where does Temple Grandin travel from?
Temple Grandin generally travels from Fort Collins, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Temple Grandin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Temple Grandin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Temple Grandin for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Temple Grandin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Temple Grandin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Health and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Temple Grandin for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Temple Grandin generally travels from Fort Collins, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lydia X. Z. Brown, Erin Gruwell and Lizzie Velasquez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Temple Grandin for an upcoming event.
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Temple Grandin Speaking Topics
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The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds - Some people are good at art, others are good at math. Another area where many people are talented is writing. I am an extreme visual thinker and words narrate the pictures in my imagination. Visual thinking is a big asset for artists, mechanics, and graphic designers. Research has shown that there are two kinds of visual thinking. They are "object visualizers" such as me and mathematical "visual spatial" thinkers who think in patterns. The different kinds of minds have skills that complement each other. People who have difficulty in school or they have autism, ADHD or dyslexia often have uneven skills. Educators need to spend more time helping students to develop their strengths into good careers.
The Learning Objectives for The World Needs All Kinds of Minds are:
Learn that there are three different ways of thinking. The are object visualizers who think in pictures, mathematical pattern thinkers and verbal word thinkers.
The three kinds of thinkers have complementary skills
Teams of people with different skills are often more efficient at solving problems
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The Loving Push
Parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who cares about a child or teen on the autism spectrum need this essential roadmap to prepare our youth for being successful adults in today’s world. Best-selling author, autism advocate, and animal science professor Dr. Temple Grandin joins psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore in spelling out which steps you can take to restore your child’s hope and motivation―and what you must avoid. Eight life stories told by people on the autism spectrum, including chapters on subjects like how to get kids off their computers, how to build on their strengths and get back to caring about their lives, and how to find a path to a successful, meaningful life make this a ”must read book!”
The three things that can help families and teachers help autistic kids to be successful are:
- Learning life skills such as shopping independently and learning how to save money.
- Fully verbal teenagers should have two real summer jobs before they graduate from high school.
- There should be a gradual transition from the world of school to the world of work before they graduate from college.
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Animals Make Us Human
To understand animals, you have to get away from words. The animal world is a sensory based world. Their memories are detailed pictures, sounds, smell, and other sensory impressions. This talk will help you understand animals but it will also give you insights into solving problems.
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Dallas College - Apr 03 2025
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Bowlus Fine Arts Center - Feb 12 2025
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PA Farm Show Complex - Jan 22 2025 -
We got incredible feedback from attendees, people really loved it! She was absolutely amazing!
Nike, Inc. - Apr 18 2024
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Temple Grandin News
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'Temple Grandin' wins big at Emmys. But who is she? | EW.com
As an adult, Grandin became a renowned public advocate for those born on the autistic spectrum. Her high-functioning autism ultimately allowed her to earn a ...
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Temple Grandin, Elon Musk And The Interesting Parallels Between ...
Temple Grandin is the first woman from Colorado to be honored by the US Patent Office. Temple Grandin. Denver Post via Getty Images. Autism is defined by the ...
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How do I book Temple Grandin to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Temple Grandin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Temple Grandin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Temple Grandin or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Temple Grandin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Temple Grandin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Temple Grandin are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Temple Grandin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Temple Grandin speak about?
Temple Grandin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Health, Government, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Ethics & Integrity, Family & Parenting, Disability, Neurodiversity, Belonging, Inspirational, Literacy, Overcoming Adversity, Healthcare, Motivational, College, Commencement, TED, Creativity, Education, Culture, Literary, Women, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Animals & Wildlife, Conservation, Environmental Activism and Environmental Science. -
Where does Temple Grandin travel from?
Temple Grandin generally travels from Fort Collins, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Temple Grandin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Temple Grandin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Temple Grandin for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Temple Grandin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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