Grandin considers herself fortunate to have had supportive mentors from elementary school onward. Even so, Grandin states that junior high and high school were the most unpleasant times of her life.
grandin COnsIDers hERSelF FOrtUNatE tO have haD SUpportIVE mentorS from ElEmENtary School onWard. eVen so, gRandin stATes thAt jUnior high and HIgh SchooL were tHe mOsT unpleaSAnT times Of HER lIfE.