And in here, you will discover Dr. Temple Grandin talking about how people on the autism circle are so often very gifted.


A Profile of Gifted Individuals with Autism

>>>>>In citing work done on autism by Robin Clark in 1993 she explains:

"The disorder may occur if a person receives too big a dose of genetic
traits which are only beneficial in smaller amounts. For example, a slight tendency to fixate on a single subject can enable a person to focus and accomplish a great deal, whereas a stronger tendency to fixate prevents normal social interaction" (Grandin, 1995, p. 177).

She concludes that "the genetic traits that can cause severe disabilities can also provide the giftedness and genius that has produced some of the world's greatest art and scientific discoveries" (Grandin, 1995, p. 187). <<<<


So there you go, no need to take just my word for it any longer. You have it from one of the most wonderful minds, a mind on the autism circle itself, Dr. Temple Grandin, and if anyone has just found this thread, then you can hear the supremely intelligent Dr. Grandin talking on the link below, which I'll repost as it's got lost in all these messages...

Dr. Temple Grandin - Youtube - Talking about Autism