About this episode

Dr. Temple Grandin discusses her book VISUAL THINKING and the importance of visual thinkers in society and the workplace.

For Autism Awareness Month, a conversation with autism activist, scientist, and New York Times-Bestselling Author, Dr. Temple Grandin for her book VISUAL THINKING: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions. Dr. Grandin describes their unique perspectives on design and problem solving, and why visual thinkers are crucial for the world and the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Temple Grandin

Topics covered

• autism awareness
• visual thinking
• design
• problem solving
• neurodiversity

Keywords

• autism
• Temple Grandin
• visual thinkers
• problem solving
• design

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Books & works: VISUAL THINKING

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