I Am Temple Grandin is the second segment of the 29th episode in Season 1 of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
Synopsis[]
Yadina really wants to make friends with a new autistic boy from her class, Ben, by showing him around the museum. Yadina struggles to make friends with Ben, because he doesn’t want to do things her way – he has his own unique way of experiencing the exhibits. Unsure how to make friends with Ben now, there’s only one place Yadina can turn…to the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet another unique person: Temple Grandin. During a playdate with Temple, Yadina is amazed by all of the very different ways Temple approaches activities like kite flying and searching for a missing dog toy. Back home, Yadina supports Ben as he explores the museum in his own way, because it’s great that people think and do things differently.
Characters[]
Curriculum[]
People sometimes think and do things differently.
Broadcast[]
I Am Temple Grandin along with its paired I Am James Naismith premiered in the United States in April 5, 2021.
- It aired in Italy in early 2021.
- It aired in Canada in January 2021.
Trivia[]
- The episode was inspired by a real-life autistic boy who passed away named CJ, who loved to read Ordinary People Change the World. He makes a cameo in the dinosaur entrance.
- Temple is the third person to be alive.
- Charles Johnston was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for this episode.[1]