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The Mystery of Why Some People Become Sudden Geniuses

By Zaria Gorvett — 2018

There’s mounting evidence that brain damage has the power to unlock extraordinary creative talents. What can this teach us about how geniuses are made?

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Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism

Good teachers helped me to achieve success. I was able to overcome autism because I had good teachers.

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Temple Grandin
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Social Problems: Understanding Emotions and Developing Talents

I put a great deal of emphasis on employment because I see so many very intelligent people with autism and Asperger's syndrome without satisfying jobs. A satisfying profession made life have meaning for me. I am what I do and think instead of what I feel.

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Temple Grandin
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Transition Ideas: A Personal Perspective

Temple was asked to identify those factors that facilitated her successful transition and employment. Below is a short article from Temple on making the transition from high school to the workplace.

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Temple Grandin
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Making the Transition from the World of School into the World of Work

During my travels to many autism conferences I have observed many sad cases of people with autism who have successfully completed high school or college but have been unable to make the transition into the world of work.

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Temple Grandin
1996
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Genius May Be an Abnormality: Educating Students with Asperger’s Syndrome, or High Functioning Autism

I am becoming increasingly concerned that intellectually gifted children are being denied opportunities because they are being labeled either Asperger’s or high functioning autism.

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Temple Grandin
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Evaluating the Effects of Medication

When a medication is being evaluated to modify the behavior of a person with autism, one must assess the risks versus the benefits.

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Temple Grandin
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Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

Jobs need to be chosen that make use of the strengths of people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

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Temple Grandin
1999
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An Inside View of Autism

This page is written by Temple Grandin and describes her journey and challenges as a woman affected by autism. Temple outlines the support she received, discusses sensory and auditory difficulties, tactile problems, her squeeze machine and many other topics.

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