Autism Quotes

180 Autism quotes by 90 unique authors

What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave,… — Temple Grandin
And now I know it is perfectly natural for me not to look at someone when I talk. Those of us with Asperger's are just… — John Elder Robison
It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do. — John Elder Robison
The worst thing you can do is nothing. — Terry Pratchett
If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am. — Temple Grandin
The worst thing you can do is nothing. (re: teaching children with autism) — Temple Grandin
A person with autism lives in his own world, while a person with Asperger's lives in our world, in a way of his own choosing — Nicholas Sparks
When you see an object, it seems that you see it as an entire thing first, and only afterwards do its details follow on. But… — Naoki Higashida
Criticizing people, winding them up, making idiots of them or fooling them doesn't make people with autism laugh. What makes us smile from the inside… — Naoki Higashida
When enough people care about autism or diabetes or global warming, it helps everyone, even if only a tiny fraction actively participate. — Seth Godin
My wife Cecily Adams was dying of cancer, my daughter Madeline was struggling to overcome an autism diagnosis, and my father was dying, all at… — Jim Beaver
From a scientific standpoint, Aspergers and autism are one syndrome. Aspergers is part of the autism spectrum, not a separate disorder. — Temple Grandin
There has never been a verified scientific report that chelation therapy, a gluten-free diet, or anything else can cure autism. — Michael Specter
People think about autism as something with kids. Well, those kids grow up. — Jason Katims
As a scientist leading a funding agency for autism research, I think of autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder. — Thomas R. Insel
What do we know about autism in 2013? Autism symptoms generally emerge before age three and usually much earlier, often as language delays or lack… — Thomas R. Insel
What causes autism? As far as we know in 2013, there is no single gene or single environmental factor that accounts for the more than… — Thomas R. Insel
A National Database on Autism Research is fostering sharing of data and collaborations. Scientists are also making great strides at the interface of biology and… — Thomas R. Insel
I treasure my meetings with individuals affected by autism - parents, children, teachers and friends. Their strength is inspiring. They deserve all possible opportunities for… — Ban Ki-moon
To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and… — Ban Ki-moon
Schools connect children to their communities. Jobs connect adults to their societies. Persons with autism deserve to walk the same path. — Ban Ki-moon
By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes and promote respect. By creating suitable jobs for adults… — Ban Ki-moon
I have friends struggling with autism, juvenile diabetes. — Nicole Ari Parker
My son has autism, and I founded the government relations department at Autism Speaks. — Elizabeth Emken
The genetics of autism are real, but there are also environmental triggers. — Elizabeth Emken

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