Posts by penandmugteam

Join us for an event featuring Dr. Aubrey Fine, one of the pioneers in Animal Assisted Therapy and author of several books including The Therapist’s Guide to Learning and Attention Disorders and The Handbook of Animal Assisted Therapy. Dr. Fine is scheduled to talk on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The topic is “More Than…

Temple Grandin is a Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, known for designing livestock handling facilities used globally and for implementing animal welfare programs for major corporations. She has authored several influential books, including Thinking in Pictures and The Autistic Brain, with some making the New York Times Bestseller List. Temple has…

Adin Boyer is a talented young man with autism who recently graduated from CalArts, where he honed his skills as an artist and musician. With a powerful personal story of perseverance and creativity, Adin has captivated audiences through his journey, including a standout appearance on American Idol. His unique perspective and inspiring talent continue to…

Maryam Abdullah, Ph.D., is the Parenting Program Director at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley. As a developmental psychologist specializing in parent-child relationships and children’s social and emotional growth, she creates resources for professionals and organizations that offer parenting education to promote well-being and foster compassion and resilience in…