Temple Grandin/Autism Awareness

What happened when the cattle were put into the squeeze chute?

• the cattle wouldn't go into the squeeze chute

• the cattle calmed down

• the cattle would go berserk

• Temple would get upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What was the first event that set Temple off (in a big way)?

• The horses and cattle being together in the same area

• The cattle being mishandled

• The sign falling off her bedroom door

• Moving away

What was Temple diagnosed with at the age of 4?

• autism

• OCD

• dyslexia

• down syndrome

What did the doctor suggest her mother do with this diagnosis?

• he gave no suggestions

• ignore her and she'll get better

• institutionalize her

• send her away to a boarding school

What did Temple build in college?

• a cattle

• a horse stable

• a rocket

• her own squeeze chute

How did Temple convince the administration to let her keep the thing that she built?

• by conducting a science experiment

• signing a petition

• they threw it away for good

• she had to get special permission

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

How does Temple remember things?

• she doesn't

• memorization

• by creating pictures in her mind

• she writes everything down

Autism is considered a _______________ disorder.

• Stable

• Severe

• Spectrum

Autism is considered a spectrum disorder because....

• All cases are the same; everyone experiences the same symptoms

• All cases are different; people are affected differently

Autism impacts an individual's ability to __________ and __________ with others.

• Communicate

• Interact

• Regenerate

• Illuminate