Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

Quote by Temple Grandin

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A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not...

A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not...

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a...

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a...

As you may know, some of the stereotyped behaviors exhibited by autistic children are also...

As you may know, some of the stereotyped behaviors exhibited by autistic children are also...

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

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

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

Some children may need a behavioral approach, whereas other children may need a sensory approach.

Some children may need a behavioral approach, whereas other children may need a sensory approach.

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an...

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an...

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

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

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours...

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours...

I have been on the same dose of anti-depressants for 15 years, and my nerves...

I have been on the same dose of anti-depressants for 15 years, and my nerves...

Research has shown that a barren environment is much more damaging to baby animals than...

Research has shown that a barren environment is much more damaging to baby animals than...

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

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

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There...

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There...

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

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

Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are...

Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are...

I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I...

I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I...

We have got to work on keeping these children engaged with the world.

We have got to work on keeping these children engaged with the world.

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not...

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not...

I would not be here now if I did not have anti-depressants.

I would not be here now if I did not have anti-depressants.