The world needs all kinds of minds | Temple Grandin | TED Talk

In her TED Talk, "The world needs all kinds of minds," Temple Grandin––who was diagnosed with autism as a child––makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum. Visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers and all kinds of smart geeky kids can be an advantage in fields such as engineering and science, where creativity and attention to detail are crucial, says Grandin. She shares how visual thinking has been a tremendous asset in her work designing cattle-handling facilities; she was able to test-run equipment in her mind, like a virtual reality computer system. Hear why she advocates for diversity and inclusion for students with neurodiversity, and suggests building diverse teams in Silicon Valley.

Learning objectives:

• Explain what it means to be on the autism spectrum
• Recognize the value of neurodiversity in the workplace