Autism: The Way I See It by Dr. Temple Grandin

Name: Autism: The Way I See It by Dr. Temple Grandin
Start: 2026-10-16T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-16T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Norwood

Schedule

Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Four Points by Sheraton Norwood | Norwood, MA

Dr. Temple Grandin is a leading autism advocate and revolutionary animal scientist who shares her unique visual thinking to explain autism.
About this Event

Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the first autistic people to document the insights she gained from her personal experiences with autism, will share her perspective on autism and address questions from the audience. She's a professor at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry, and holds a PhD in animal science. Her life story was depicted in the Emmy-winning HBO film Temple Grandin, and she was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Dr. Grandin's published books will be available for sale and signing.

Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Arrival and Check-in / Book Sales and Signing
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Snacks and Beverages

Info: Snacks and beverages will include coffee, tea, water, juice, and an assortment of sodas; chips, snacks and baked goods; and sliced fruit.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Autism: The Way I See It by Dr. Temple Grandin

Info: Dr. Grandin will present for 90 minutes, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.