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The World Needs All Kinds of Minds | Temple Grandin

By Temple Grandin — 2010

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Autism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. See more...

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