These are people with Autism -
"I am not able to talk out of my mouth, however I have found another way to communicate by spelling on my computer. (and yes that is me typing on the computer by myself)
I used to think I was the only kid with autism who communicates by spelling but last year I met a group of kids that communicate the same way. In fact some are even faster at typing then I am."
"That was when I realized several things. I was not retarded at all, but I was very handicapped by my lack of ability to speak. People assume that if you cannot speak, then you must be retarded. Most people who are trained in special education know nothing about autism, although they think they are the autism experts. "
""Always look inside other people's experience in order to gain another perspective," Dillan said on stage. For years, Dillan's ideas used to be trapped inside his head. Today they're spilling out with the aid of his tablet computer."
Autistic child is also math genius"
Rylan Kirksey (non verbal) - At 2 years, adding and spelling
Dashiell (minimally verbal)
"“I wish people didn’t make fun of me. They don’t see me. They only see my disability. If they only knew I am an intelligent man who is saddened by people who tease me. I hope my story will help others understand that autism is not a disease you might catch but a condition that gives me the ability to see things that others don’t."
Edward Warburton (nonverbal - partially verbal in public depending on stress, getting more verbal at home every day) - At 3 years and 1 month can read, spell and write words, loves planets, numbers and letters. http://youtu.be/sildWUJETlg
"Stephen Shore, doctoral student and individual with autism, discusses his personal history and experiences with ASD. He states how important it is to him to give parents hope. Mr. Shore explains how he feels autism is a difference to be worked with as opposed to as enemy to be defeated."
"Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism "
Jacob Barnett - they can't test his intelligence because he keeps getting ALL of the answers right, started uni at 8 years of age. Not just any subject Quantum Physics.
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Jacob (Jake) Barnett "Math and Science Prodigy" on 60 Minutes"
