Learning with Autism

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Temple Grandin. For a while autism has been a subject that has interested me. I have a nine year old cousin who is autistic, so many of the topics that Dr. Grandin discussed were very familiar to me. I have seen how Reese is much more comfortable with everything if he knows what is going on. If he is told what and when something will be happening, he can prepare himself for it. Reese is very literal, so if you tell him to stick up for himself he will get very physical. He has gotten into a few fights because someone has made fun of him. I loved that Dr. Grandin talked about early therapy or even just interaction with the autistic child. I think the best thing she said was "The worst thing you can do with any 2- or 3-year old is to just let them sit and rock". It is very inspiring to see someone with autism "overcome" this disorder. She is an amazing person.