The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, schedule changes, safety protocols, and school closings have added unique challenges to everyone’s lives. But even more so for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Autism in Lockdown includes the most needed tips and insights from 34 of the world’s leading autism experts, Dr. Temple Grandin – Temple in Lockdown Carol Stock Kranowitz – In-Sync Activities to Help Kids Cope with Being Cooped Up Dr. Tony Attwood – COVID-19 and Autism Carol Gray – Social StoriesTM for the Pandemic Ellen Notbohm – When Leaders Fall Short Sheila Wagner – Homeschooling and Homework Dr. Raun Melmed – Tools for Stress Management Dr. Jed Baker – Dealing with the New Normal Dr. Jim Ball – Build Structure for Better Behavior Bobbi Sheahan – Everyone Go to their Rooms! ... And many more!
Mary Temple Grandin is an American academic and animal behaviorist. She is a prominent proponent of the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and the author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. Grandin is a consultant to the livestock industry, where she offers advice on animal behavior, and is also an autism spokesperson. Grandin is one of the first autistic people to document the insights she gained from her personal experiences with autism. She is a faculty member with Animal Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. In 2010, Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, named her in the "Heroes" category. She was the subject of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning biographical film Temple Grandin. Grandin has been an outspoken proponent of autism rights and neurodiversity movements.