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I can see why Temple Grandin is regarded as a controversial voice; some of her views on autism would now be considered outdated and even harmful by some. However, upon reading her autobiography, it’s also clear to me that she is an extremely intelligent woman who has always done the best she could to navigate life with autism with the best knowledge and resources available to her at the time. I don’t believe there’s anything wrong with wanting to mitigate the negative symptoms of autism in order to exist in society with more ease. I definitely think there are always much better ways to do that than with drugs and antidepressants, but she figured out what worked for her and it has enhanced her quality of life.

Along with all of her experience with and insight into autism, I enjoyed learning more about her brilliant contributions to the humane treatment and slaughtering of cattle. Her observations of how animals think and respond to the world are incredible.