Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it.
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Language just gradually came in, one or two stressed words a time. Before then, I would just scream. I couldn't talk. I couldn't get my words out. So the only way I could tell someone what I wanted was to scream. If I didn't want to wear a hat, the only way I knew to communicate was screaming and throwing it on the floor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the struggle of early communication and the transition from primal expressions to structured language.
Temple Grandin's quote reflects on her personal experience with communication difficulties, illustrating how she initially expressed herself through screaming before developing the ability to use language. This highlights the complexity and gradual process of learning to communicate effectively, as well as the challenges faced by those with difficulties in verbal expression.
Themes
CommunicationLanguageExpressionStruggleScreaming
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a workshop on communication skills to emphasize the importance of developing effective language.
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