Temple Did It, and I Can Too!

Temple Did it, I Can Too is a perfect book for a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) class or even language arts class. After her short biography, she offers 7 tenets for children to follow. I particularly liked page 13. It gave an example of the kind of thinking kids should really develop. She synthesizes two passions and (bugs and math) comes up with a career that a child can strive for. A classroom teacher could easily turn this into a child-centered classroom activity that would really engage the child as well as offer the opportunity for the child to become empowered to be a professional at something (as well as write about it) they love at such a young age. Well done, Temple. You are a hero to both children with academic challenges as well as students with emotional and physical challenges. This is a very empowering book for young children.""- Academic's Choice Award review;

""This lovely book will inspire a can-do spirit in every child and adult!""- Carol Stock Kranowitz, author, The Out of Sync Child;

""Temple Grandin is an inspiration to people with autism, their families and people working with them. The 7 rules for success are brilliant and apply to everyone!""- Paula Aquilla, BSc OT, author, Building Bridges through Sensory Integration and The Sensory Detective Curriculum;

""What a great book! Temple’s simple life rules can lead to fulfillment and achievement. She is a pathfinder and others can follow the same path to success.""- Tony Attwood, PhD, author, The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome;

""Most of the children I treat who are on the spectrum lack sufficient self-confidence to fully participate in life. The book Temple Did It, and I Can Too! helps the child, the parent, and the therapist think through new ways to build this confidence.""- Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, author, Nobody Ever Told Me That!: Everything from Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development.