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Temple Grandin
August 29, 1947 -
Nationality: American
Category: Educator
Subcategory: American Educator

As you may know, some of the stereotyped behaviors exhibited by autistic children are also found in zoo animals who are raised in a barren environment.

   

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

   

I know a number of autistic adults that are doing extremely well on Prozac.

   

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

   

If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an obvious improvement in behavior in a short period of time. If you do not see an obvious improvement, they probably should not be taking the stuff. It is that simple.

   

A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not work for another child. The one common denominator for all of the young children is that early intervention does work, and it seems to improve the prognosis.

   

The squeeze machine is not going to cure anybody, but it may help them relax; and a relaxed person will usually have better behavior.

   

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There is no single magic bullet.

   

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a school bell, hurt my ears. It sounded like a dentist drill going through my ears.

   

There is a tremendous range of children with a PDD label.

   

I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.

   

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours a week. I do not think it matters which program you choose as long as it keeps the child actively engaged with the therapist, teacher, or parent for at least 20 hours a week.

   

If I did not have my work, I would not have any life.

   

Autism is an extremely variable disorder.

   

You have got to keep autistic children engaged with the world. You cannot let them tune out.

   

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

   

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

   

And while we are on the subject of medication you always need to look at risk versus benefit.

   

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases where teachers tell me that certain children have problems with their voice or another person's voice. This problem tends to be related to high-pitched ladies' voices.

   

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an objective test to measure blood pressure and the amount of sugar in the blood. It is straight-forward. With autism, you are looking for changes in behavior.

   

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