(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)September 21, 2009

(MAHWAH) – Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, and author of five books including the classic autism memoir, “Thinking in Pictures,” and her recently released best seller “Animals Make Us Human,” speak at Ramapo College of New Jersey Thursday, September 24 at 1 p.m.

Diagnosed with autism in 1950 at age two, Grandin is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world.  She is considered to be a leader of both the autism advocacy and animal welfare movements.

With a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Franklin Pierce College, and a doctorate in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Grandin offers insight into animal behavior from her unique position at the intersection of autism and science.

She delves into how and why people with autism think differently, how sensory activities affect learning, and teaching people with autism to live in a world that is unpredictable.

Among her numerous recognitions in the media, Grandin has been featured on major television programs, such as “The Today Show,” “Larry King Live,” “48 Hours,” and “20/20.”

Tickets to the event are sold out, but the appearance will be streamed live at https://www.ramapo.edu/live.

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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