Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it.
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I believe there is a reason such as autism, severe manic-depression, and schizophrenia remain in our gene pool even though there is much suffering as a result.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that certain difficult conditions, like autism and mental illness, have a purpose in human diversity despite the suffering they may cause.
Temple Grandin reflects on the presence of conditions such as autism, manic-depression, and schizophrenia in our genetic makeup. Her insight emphasizes that these conditions, although they can lead to significant struggles for individuals and their families, also contribute to the richness and diversity of human experience, suggesting that there may be a deeper reason for their existence that transcends the immediate suffering they cause.
Themes
AutismMental IllnessDiversityGene PoolSuffering
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on genetic diversity in a biology class.
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