One big question that's come up is: Has autism increased on the mild side of things? I don't think so - they've always been here. Some of this is increased detection. Temple Grandin autismbigdetection Change image and share on social
I think sometimes parents and teachers fail to stretch kids. My mother had a very good sense of how to stretch me just slightly outside my comfort zone. Temple Grandin comfortfailgood Change image and share on social
Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours a week. I do not think it matters which program you choose as long as it keeps the child actively engaged with the therapist, teacher, or parent for at least 20 hours a week. Temple Grandin activelychildchoose share on social
I've worked with tons of people that I know who are on the spectrum - but now I think severe autism has really increased. Temple Grandin autismhaveincrease Change image and share on social
Pressure is calming to the nervous system. Temple Grandin calmnervouspressure Change image and share on social
I had people in my life who didn't give up on me: my mother, my aunt, my science teacher. I had one-on-one speech therapy. I had a nanny who spent all day playing turn-taking games with me. Temple Grandin auntdaygame Change image and share on social
One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a school bell, hurt my ears. It sounded like a dentist drill going through my ears. Temple Grandin belldentistdrill Change image and share on social
A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not work for another child. The one common denominator for all of the young children is that early intervention does work, and it seems to improve the prognosis. Temple Grandin childcommondenominator share on social
I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect. Temple Grandin greatintellectobtain Change image and share on social
I know a number of autistic adults that are doing extremely well on Prozac. Temple Grandin adultautisticextremely Change image and share on social
