The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA

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Renowned livestock specialist and autism advocate Temple Grandin brought her unique intellect and wit to Reddit. Here’s what she had to say about sexism, autism, and more.

Published Nov. 17 2014 8:35PM EST

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Most people know Temple Grandin because Claire Danes portrayed her in a 2010 HBO movie. But 67-year-old Grandin has been known for decades to two seemingly very different communities: autism advocates and livestock specialists.

Grandin was diagnosed with autism in 1950 when the disorder was dramatically less understood than it is...

Emily Shire

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The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA

Renowned livestock specialist and autism advocate Temple Grandin brought her unique intellect and wit to Reddit. Here’s what she had to say about sexism, autism, and more.

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Emily Shire