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Dr. Temple Grandin
American scientist and animal behav- iorist, Dr. Temple Grandin, is one of the most well-known animal scientists and autism spokespeople of today. Dr. Grandin has been documenting her experiences with autism for years, writing several books that broke the stereotypes and stigma that surrounded neurodiverse individuals, advocated for early diagnoses and taught teachers how to be supportive for their autistic students. Dr. Grandin also contributed significantly to the science of livestock handling, where she studied the best methods of care in animal handling and welfare. Her studies have won her several recognitions including an induction into the American Academy of the Arts and Sciences and the National Women's Hall of Fame.
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Elon Musk
Entrepreneur and businessman, Elon Musk has been one of the minds behind great technological change in todays world. He is the founder of SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer, and the owner of Tesla Inc., which produced one of the first widely used electric car brands of today. While hosting Saturday Night Live in May 2021, Musk publicly spoke about his experience with Aspergers Syndrome during his opening monologue. In fact, Musk is the second person with Aspergers to ever host the show, right behind former SNL alumni, Dan Aykroyd. His openness with his experiences has furthered representation of autism in the fields of technology and business.
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