I am a big believer in early intervention. Temple Grandin believerbigearly Change image and share on social
It's very important for the parents of young autistic children to encourage them to talk, or for those that don't talk, to give them a way of communicating, like a picture board, where they can point to a glass of milk, or a jacket if they're cold, or the bathroom. If they want something, then they need to learn to request that thing. Temple Grandin autisticbathroomboard share on social
I get satisfaction out of seeing stuff that makes real change in the real world. We need a lot more of that and a lot less abstract stuff. Temple Grandin abstractchangelot Change image and share on social
My problems are sort of more on a nuisance level. I can't stand scratchy clothes, I've got to have soft kinds of cotton against my skin, and I don't know why some 100% cotton t-shirts itch and others don't; it has something to do with the weave. Temple Grandin clothecottonhave share on social
There tends to be a lot of autism around the tech centers... when you concentrate the geeks, you're concentrating the autism genetics. Temple Grandin autismcenterconcentrate Change image and share on social
It's much more work for the mother of an autistic child to have a job, because working with an autistic child is such a hassle until they go to school. Temple Grandin autisticchildhassle Change image and share on social
The squeeze machine is not going to cure anybody, but it may help them relax; and a relaxed person will usually have better behavior. Temple Grandin behaviorcuremachine Change image and share on social
Mild autism can give you a genius like Einstein. If you have severe autism, you could remain nonverbal. You don't want people to be on the severe end of the spectrum. But if you got rid of all the autism genetics, you wouldn't have science or art. All you would have is a bunch of social 'yak yaks.' Temple Grandin artautismbunch share on social
I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism. Temple Grandin approachautismbeliever Change image and share on social
Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it. Temple Grandin autisticchildknack Change image and share on social