Peering Into a Mind That’s ‘Different, but Not Less’

In her autobiography, “Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism,” Temple Grandin explains that she values “positive, measurable results more than emotion.” The HBO movie “Temple Grandin” honors its heroine’s priorities, stressing deeds over tearful setbacks and joyous breakthroughs.

That restraint, unusual in a portrait of a person who heroically overcomes a handicap, is oddly captivating and makes the story all the more touching. “Temple Grandin,” which has its debut on Saturday and stars Claire Danes in the title role, is a made-for-television biopic that avoids the mawkish clichés of the genre without draining the narrative of color and feeling.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/05/arts/television/05grandin.html?emc=eta1

Claire Danes plays the title role in the biopic “Temple Grandin,” which has its debut this Saturday night at 8, Eastern and Pacific times; 7, Central time on HBO.

Free Information Sessions for Families with Developmentally Delayed Children

Parents, IT STARTS WITH YOU !

Free information sessions for families with developmentally delayed children.

Des sessions en français sont aussi disponibles. Appelez-nous pour connaître l'horaire.

Do you have a child under age 6 who is waiting for an evaluation for a suspected developmental delay?

Are you waiting for services from your CLSC?

Or are you waiting for services for your child

following a recent diagnosis of global developmental delay or autism?

1. Introduction: The implications of a diagnosis of special needs and how to obtain services.
    Wednesday, February 24, 2010 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

2. Communication/Social Interaction : What can you do to improve your child's skills?
    Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

3. Behaviour: How do we manage problem behaviours our child might have?
    Wednesday, April 14, 2010 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

4. Impacts on the Family: Taking care of yourself and your loved ones.
    Wednesday, May 19, 2010 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR WEST ISLAND PARENTS

WHO SUSPECT A DELAY IN THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT

English sessions take place at CLSC Lac St-Louis, located at 180 Cartier in Pointe-Claire.

A discussion animated by a parent follows the session.

Sessions are free but pre-registration is required on a first-come-first-served basis.

Sessions do not need to be taken in sequence.

Register by calling WIAIH at 514-694-7090 or email info@wiaih.qc.ca before the session.

Only 15 spaces are available for each session.