Think Inclusive Podcast

About the Guest(s):Dr. Temple Grandin is a renowned professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and a prominent advocate for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter. She is an accomplished author with numerous New York Times bestsellers, including "Animals in Translation," "Animals Make Us Human," "The Autistic Brain," and "Thinking in Pictures," which was adapted into an HBO movie starring Claire Danes. Dr. Grandin is a trailblazer in autism advocacy, specifically emphasizing the unique strengths of visual thinkers.Episode Summary:In this enlightening episode of Think Inclusive, Tim Villegas, from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, converses with Dr. Temple Grandin about her new book, "Visual Thinking." The discussion centers around the education system's failure to cater to visual thinkers and the impact this oversight has on industries reliant on these skills. Grandin passionately conveys how hands-on educational experiences, reminiscent of shop and art classes, are vital