Temple Grandin wrote the foreword to Back In My Arms! Here's what she has to say about the book:
"Back In My Arms provides lots of practical advice for teaching young children with severe autism. I cannot stress enough the importance of early educational teaching. The many hours that Kim Lesso spent working with her children every day paid off. Children who were diagnosed as low functioning are now fully verbal and very high functioning.
Kim Lesso's book will be especially helpful to parents who either home school their kids or have to develop an effective program on a low budget. There are many helpful tips on diet that can help reduce tantrums and sensory over-sensitivity." — Dr. Temple Grandin
About Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin, Ph. D is an Associate Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University and is consultant and designer of livestock handling facilities, Grandin Livestock Handling Systems Inc.
Temple Grandin is likely the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. She has been featured on many major television programs, such as "ABC's Primetime Live", the "Today Show", "Larry King Live", "48 Hours" and "20/20". Temple has been the subject of many articles in national publications, such as Time magazine, People magazine, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Times. Temple Grandin is the author of several best-selling books and videos on autism and livestock including:
- Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism
- Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior - Animals in Translation
- Beef Cattle Behavior, Handling and Facilities Design
- Emergence: Labeled Autistic
- Dr. Temple Grandin on Visual Thinking, Sensory Issues, Careers and Medications - Video
Temple Grandin's impact on Kim Lesso
Temple Grandin has been an inspiration to me since I first heard her speak in 1995.
Several years ago, Temple recommended to me that I one day write a book about my discoveries regarding and victories over autism. Temple's kind words to me were a major driving force behind my development of Back In My Arms.
I would like to personally thank Temple for her encouragement and trail blazing efforts in the field of autism. Because of what Temple has accomplished, the eyes of the world are now willing and able to see autism in a more glorious light of hope.
Kim
