Q Class Discussion - The World Needs All Kinds of Minds Doctor Temple Grandin is the author of more than 60 scientific papers and a dozen books on animal behavior and autism. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to document her personal experience with autism and to make use of that experience in her professional and advocacy work. She invented the "Hug Box" or "squeeze device" to calm those on the autism spectrum. She was also the subject of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning semi-biographical film Temple Grandin. The following is a TED Talk from 2010. Be sure to stick around till the end, where she answers a few questions. The world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin (Links to an external site.) 1. According to Doctor Grandin, what is autism in simple terms? 2. Describe the differences in the three types of thinking in those with autism. 3. What are some of the ways for schools to help? 4. What are your thoughts on autism, based on the information presented? In 250-300 words, answer these questions and respond to at least two other students in 75-100 words. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.