High-Functioning Autism:
What's in a label?
Autism Today
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Famous geologist and noted autistic Temple Grandin argues that labels like "high-functioning autism" or "Asperger's Syndrome" can be demoralizing to children.
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A great article that explains how having a label of autism or high functioning autism should not limit children in education or careers. My favorite quote is "back before Asperger's a child would have been seen as intellectually gifted".
Temple Grandin, Ph.D. is amazing! She not only is a Ph.D. but also has autism, I feel showing others you can overcome the labels!
Temple Grandin, Ph.D. is amazing! She not only is a Ph.D. but also has autism, I feel showing others you can overcome the labels!