Dr. Temple Grandin: “Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems”
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Ivy Street School, a leading school in Brookline focused on providing therapeutic and trauma-focused learning for children and young adults with cognitive disabilities, is excited to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin, a leading activist, author, and academic and one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism to Boston.The subject of HBO’s 2010 movie Temple Grandin, Dr. Grandin has stunned and impressed countless audiences by breaking the unfair assumption that people with autism could never achieve greatness.
The event will be held on March 17, 2022, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM EST, beginning with a reception and book signing and then moving into discussion with Dr. Grandin.
A second book signing will be offered following Dr. Grandin’s talk.
Students, families, and staff of Ivy Street School will have the opportunity to engage with Dr. Grandin personally through workshops and conversation the following morning, on Friday, March 18, 2022, when Dr. Grandin plans to spend time at Ivy Street School.
Dr. Grandin’s visit to Boston is in collaboration with Boston University which will host her for a second talk in the evening of March 18.
About Ivy Street School
Ivy Street is one of Massachusetts’ premier schools offering day and residential programming for students with brain injuries, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral health challenges.
Ivy Street School is a leader in innovative therapeutic education.
The school engages students in a rigorous curriculum providing tangible and measurable impact on their social-skill development and overall well-being.
Students and families are supported by professionals, from cognitive-behavioral therapists, on-site nurses, language specialists to speech and occupational therapists.
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6:00 to 9:00 PM
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Program
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WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA, 02215 map
CitySpace
890 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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