Autism is an extremely variable disorder.

Quote by Temple Grandin

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I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

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

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

My life is basically my work.

My life is basically my work.

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...

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 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.

If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an...

If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an...

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

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...

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

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

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...

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases...

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases...

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...

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 a big believer in early intervention.

I am a big believer in early intervention.

I like to figure things out and solve problems.

I like to figure things out and solve problems.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

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.

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

The squeeze machine is not going to cure anybody, but it may help them relax;...

The squeeze machine is not going to cure anybody, but it may help them relax;...