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The Autism Advantage
I just read this article and found it to be inspiring and captivating.
The Autism Advantage - NYTimes.com I hope you are as moved by this as I was. Larry |
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11-30-2012, 12:27 AM
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Yes. Thanks.
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11-30-2012, 03:05 AM
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Did you get the memo?
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Fantastic story. There are few things more powerful than helping and empowering people to become self sufficient members of society. Very inspiring, thanks for posting.
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11-30-2012, 03:15 AM
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Finding the right fit, everyone has a value. Great story.
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11-30-2012, 05:53 AM
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If you've worked in IT, you've met some mildly autistic people. Their lacks of social skills is offset by a penetrating understanding of numerical and logistical problems.
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An excellent story, great business model and savvy entrepreneurship.
We have to remember, though... "The estimated prevalence of savant abilities in autism is 10%, whereas the prevalence in the non-autistic population, including those with mental retardation, is less than 1%." Research: Autistic Savants | Autism Research Institute Cheers d.
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11-30-2012, 11:34 AM
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Back in the saddle again
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Central TX west of Houston
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I just read this article and thought that it deserved to be shared.
BBC News - Admiring Autism: Busting 'autism myths' with a camera
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