Researchers are deeply involved in trying to figure out autism — what causes it, why are there so many forms, what happens in the brain and perhaps how can it be cured.
But there are other ways to explore autism, that addresses the needs, the strengths and the different sensory experiences of people who have some form of autism.
One of the most famous speakers on this topic is Temple Grandin. She was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and currently advocates for more inclusiveness in education.
“Autism diagnosis is a behavior profile, it is not precise. Half of Silicon Valley has autism. You’ve got people with mild autism that keep this TV station running!” Grandin said.
Grandin has written extensively about autism and about how she experiences the world.
Temple Grandin was the keynote speaker at a September symposium at the University of San Diego on Inclusion in K-12 Education.
