Jennifer Gilpin Yacio is the president of Sensory World and
the editor-in-chief of Sensory Focus Magazine. Ever since her
little brother was diagnosed with autism in 1982, she has been
interested in how different people are affected by their senses.
With an extensive career in both the publishing and autism fields,
the leap to heading a company solely for understanding the senses
was an easy one. Jennifer is happy to be writing her first
children's book, as this has been a long time dream.
Lynda Farrington Wilson is an artist and former marketing
executive. Her talents and experiences have culminated in writing,
illustrating, and advocating for children with autism and Sensory
Processing Disorder. Lynda and her husband live in North Carolina
with their three beautiful sons, the youngest a sensory-seeker with
autism. Lynda has illustrated several books and written two
children’s books: Squirmy Wormy and Autistic? How Silly is That!
You can learn more about her at www.lyndafarringtonwilson.com.
Dr. Temple Grandin’s insights into animal behavior and her
innovations in livestock handling have revolutionized food-animal
welfare. Along the way, Grandin has also inspired people around the
world as a champion for individuals with autism and their families.
Her accomplishments as a speaker, author and advocate earned her a
place among Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2010,
and her life story was the subject of the acclaimed 2010 HBO
biopic, Temple Grandin, winner of seven Emmy awards and a Golden
Globe. Temple is world-famous for using insights gained from her
autism to lead dramatic improvements in the livestock industry. A
professor at Colorado State University for more than 20 years, she
is a celebrated speaker who lectures internationally on autism and
livestock handling.
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.
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