A Grandin Scheme: Learning Empathy, Teaching Concepts

Authors

  • Allison Matthews

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.20.4.25

Abstract

Mention therapy dogs and children are most likely excitedly familiar with the cute and common four-legged helpers. Perhaps some have heard of or even participated in equine therapy. Therapy cows though—or stranger still—therapy for the cows? Unlikely. Yet, it is a real thing!

In Bell Fork (NC) Elementary’s book promotion, which can be used as a stand-alone activity or as a component of a larger library program, students learn about renowned animal scientist Temple Grandin, who credits her autism for giving her the ability to approach problems differently.

Author Biography

Allison Matthews

Allison Matthews is an elementary school librarian in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and a recent graduate of East Carolina University. Prior to librarianship, she taught elementary school in California.

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Published

2022-12-07

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 4 (2022): Winter

Section

Features

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