Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: An Autistic Experience in Temple Grandin
An Autistic Experience in Temple Grandin
Onniek Lieke
Abstract
People with differences, such as the autistics, are often not understood and considered
strange or lower by the society and the society may not be aware that these autistics have
been marginalized. Similarly, as an autistic and a woman Temple Grandin was often
misunderstood and underestimated by the people around her. However, she was able to show
that she was intelligent and had an innovative mind. Besides, she also proved that she was a
visual thinker. Therefore, this study would like to dig out how Temple Grandin was finally
able to gain the society’s respect. The findings reveal that her ability to show her worth was
partly due to the support and chances she got from her lecturer, headmaster and family.
Key words: autism, autistic, self-worth
Onniek Lieke
Abstract
People with differences, such as the autistics, are often not understood and considered
strange or lower by the society and the society may not be aware that these autistics have
been marginalized. Similarly, as an autistic and a woman Temple Grandin was often
misunderstood and underestimated by the people around her. However, she was able to show
that she was intelligent and had an innovative mind. Besides, she also proved that she was a
visual thinker. Therefore, this study would like to dig out how Temple Grandin was finally
able to gain the society’s respect. The findings reveal that her ability to show her worth was
partly due to the support and chances she got from her lecturer, headmaster and family.
Key words: autism, autistic, self-worth