"I liked the sound of flowing water and enjoyed pouring water back and forth between orange juice cans; whereas another child may avoid the sound of flowing water. I liked the visual stimulation of watching automatic sliding doors; whereas another child might run and scream when he or she sees an automatic sliding door. ........................
Says Temple Grandin, A 64 year old autistic person, Doctor of animal science and a professor in Colorado state University, USA. In her articles she explains about the sensory, language, social communication and learning issues that she experienced as a person with autism.. It would provide a good insight to parents and professionals about the struggles or voices of autistic children... For a better understanding, follow the link...
Autism was just the name of another widespread disease to me UNTIL Priyanka Chopra's act of an autistic girl in the Oscar-nominated critically-acclaimed film 'Barfi', brought into my focus the issues faced by children suffering from this disorder. I would love to read about Temple Grandin's life.OT is an interesting field of study which I will hopefully pursue in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that movies are raising awareness about disorders like Autism. I'm really looking forward to watching 'Burfi".Please continue reading my blog to learn other interesting aspects of OT:)
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