Temple Grandin Reveals Her Advice for Educating Autistic Kids

Temple Grandin may very well be the most accomplished person with autism in the world. A renowned animal scientist and best-selling author, Grandin has transformed the public perception of the autistic mind. Her insight is invaluable and this week, Grandin reveals her advice for parents and special educators on how to educate kids with special needs. The key, she says, is to "take a positive approach." 

Below is an excerpt from her op-ed on TakePart.com:


Special educators need to look at what a child can do instead of what he/she cannot do.

There needs to be more emphasis on building up and expanding the skills a child is good at. Too often people get locked into a label such as dyslexia, ADHD, or autism, and they cannot see beyond the label. Kids that get a label often have uneven skills. They may be talented in one area and have a real deficiency in another.

To read the entire op-ed, please visit TakePart.com.

I received no monetary compensation for this post.

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