How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move

Book Review
Topic: Living with Autism

I have previously mentioned that I was fortunate and got the chance to meet Temple Grandin this past year. During her lecture she quickly talked about the importance of this book. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it after hearing that. It's an amazing book and a fast read. Get ready to be amazed.

This fascinating book is written by a boy with autism who works hard to learn how to read and write with help from his amazing mother. Growing up, Tito preseverates in front of the mirror, flaps while looking at ceiling fans and obsesses over light switches, only a few obstacles that he faced among many others. Through this insightful book Tito explains how he struggled with not only communication, but all the side affects of having autism. A truly inspirational story and not his only written book, there are others! This Busy Bee can't wait to get her hands on them. 
Buy this book by clicking here. 

Temple Grandin Visits New York City

I very recently had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite authors, who happens to be an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Temple Grandin is one of the most interesting public figures who has used her "disorder" as a way to advocate for animals and Autism Awareness. 


Temple accompanied Sy Montgomery to promote their new book written for children {9+} based on the story of Temple Grandin's life. 

Ms. Grandin was one of the first people to get appropriate help and use her visual thinking, as a positive attribute and become a famous public figure with special needs. She is such an amazing role model. We can all learn from her through any of her books.

Temple's Advice for children:

{from my notes}

- Don't say no to children, give them instructions. 

- Use iPads & Tablets

- It's a mistake if you're not working with your own child. Take them out to do stuff. 

- It's not the question of Private School vs. Public School, you need to look at specific situations separately but also ask the most important question - "Is my child progressing?"

- Little kids need as much interaction with all kinds of children but as they grow older inclusion is not always the best route to take especially when pairing high functioning children with lower functioning children. 
- "Stretch Children", If you don't stretch them they won't develop
-Too many children are locked into video games. We have to start saying "What can they do when they grow up?"

"There are a ton of ASPY people in silicone valley. I have met them. I just can't say any names." - Temple Grandin

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