"And what if children are not interested in the world that we offer them through the prism of their world view, and this leads to their behaviour? That if they are not motivated to develop exactly by the method that is offered in ordinary schools, that if what we offer is not interesting, or too difficult, and thus causes irritation, anxiety, stiffness, hyperactivity and distraction of attention?"
"I am observing more and more very smart children with a diagnosis of Asperger's. Some of these children should be in a gifted and talented class instead of being in a special school. There are other Asperger's individuals who may need special education in their area of weakness and be in an advanced class in their area of strength."
"I am worried that students who would be capable of a challenging career in science, engineering or computers may be shunted into a special education rut. In fairness to special education teachers, it is difficult to work with a spectrum that can range from non-verbal to genius."
"I am observing more and more very smart children with a diagnosis of Asperger's. Some of these children should be in a gifted and talented class instead of being in a special school. There are other Asperger's individuals who may need special education in their area of weakness and be in an advanced class in their area of strength."
"I am worried that students who would be capable of a challenging career in science, engineering or computers may be shunted into a special education rut. In fairness to special education teachers, it is difficult to work with a spectrum that can range from non-verbal to genius."
Dr Temple Grandin 'Thinking in Pictures' p.51.
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