Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

Quote by Temple Grandin

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

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

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...

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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;...

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...

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

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

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...

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 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.

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...

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.