Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it.
Temple GrandinRead
If you have a 2 or 3 year old who is not talking, you must start an early intervention program. The worst thing you can do with an autistic 3 year old is to do nothing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Early intervention is crucial for children who are not speaking, especially in the context of autism.
Temple Grandin emphasizes the importance of early intervention for toddlers who are not verbal, particularly those on the autism spectrum. By highlighting the detrimental effects of inaction, she advocates for proactive measures to support their communication development and overall well-being.
Themes
AutismInterventionCommunicationDevelopmentSupport
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing strategies for parents at a childcare workshop.
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I strongly recommend that students with autism get involved in special interest clubs in some of the areas they naturally excel at. Being with people who share your interests makes socializing easier.
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What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.
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I don’t want my thoughts to die with me, I want to have done something. I’m not interested in power, or piles of money. I want to leave something behind. I want to make a positive contribution - know that my life has meaning.
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I think that autistic brains tend to be specialized brains. Autistic people tend to be less social. It takes a ton of processor space in the brain to have all the social circuits.
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