What Dr. Temple Grandin actually said in a recorded interview

"and [with] a little bit of the trait, you get einstein.
There is a book called Asperger's and Self Esteem and its about famous scientists and musicians that probably were aspergers"

Note - 'probably'

In addition Temple Grandin (who does have some very original views about animal 'savants') was herself was quoting something she had read - a book by Norm Ledgin an American writer of historical fiction and journalist
He has also he won top awards including the National Safety Council Trustees' Award, "Flame of Life," 1963; Award of Honor, Association of Safety Council Executives, 1974; and Distinguished Service to Safety Award, National Safety Council, 1974. He also served the national organization as chairman of its Driver Improvement Program ("defensive driving"), 1967-68.

In fact Lizzie you are quoting someone quoting someone else - hardly the 'independent' thinking 'out of the box' you claim.