<p>“Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works – sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.”</p>
<p>There are also some wonderful clips of her discussing autism on you tube. Just type in her name and watch a few of the clips that come up in the search.</p>
<p>I saw the movie and it was wonderful. Her mother went to Harvard so she really had a very good start in life and a mother who pushed her to do everything possible.</p>
<p>I showed this to my family. I hope it helps them understand, this video is the best source I’ve yet seen for this kind of info.</p>
<p>^you might want to check out some of her other interviews on you tube.</p>
<p>TwistedxKiss - If you get a chance, you ought to go hear Temple Grandin at one of her talks. She presents all over the country, and her schedule is on her website. Most outfits that invite her to speak will have reduced rates for students or family members.</p>
<p>Here’s another article about Temple Grandin, from the Wall Street Journal…very inspiring!
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<p>read her book a while back ‘animals in translation’ absolutely fascinating!</p>
<p>Is it okay to link to the website for TED ([TED:</a> Ideas worth spreading](<a href=“http://www.ted.com/]TED:”>http://www.ted.com/))? It is an amazing website, and the Temple Grandin talk is on there.</p>