Temple Grandin on Visual Thinking: Why Schools Need Hands-On Learning

Temple Grandin, PhD — Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University Dr. Grandin is a renowned author and advocate whose work bridges animal welfare, education, and neurodiversity. She’s written multiple New York Times bestsellers—including Animals in Translation, Animals Make Us Human, The Autistic Brain, and Thinking in Pictures—and her life story was portrayed in the HBO film Temple Grandin starring Claire Danes.

In her newest book, Visual Thinking, she argues that schools and industries undervalue “object visualizers” like herself, calling for the return of hands‑on classes and practical pathways so visual thinkers can thrive—skills she ties directly to real‑world innovation and workforce needs.

Dr. Temple Grandin explains why “visual thinking” matters  ...