In Part 4 of this six-part conversation, Temple Grandin tackles the biggest questions—meaning, belief, morality—and one of the most controversial issues in autism today: facilitated communication and RPM.

Temple shares her views on God, values, and what it means to live a good life, before turning to the ethics of assisted communication, independent typing, and authorship in non-speaking autistic individuals. This episode sits where evidence, lived experience, hope, and caution collide—without tidy answers or slogans.

Thoughtful, nuanced, and practical, this conversation is essential listening for parents, carers, educators, clinicians, and autistic adults navigating communication, autonomy, and ethical support.

🎧 In this episode:

– Temple Grandin on God and the meaning of life

– Autism, purpose, and values

– Facilitated Communication vs RPM

– Independent typing, competence, and ethics

Part 4 of a 6-part interview series with Temple Grandin.

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Change of Mind is a long-form podcast and video channel exploring neuroscience, parenting, neurodiversity, and how humans actually change — in real life, not theory.

Hosted by Johanna Kate, a registered nurse with experience across healthcare, neuroscience, leadership, and motherhood. Expect thoughtful conversations, evidence-informed insights, and the kind of nuance the internet usually skips.

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