“Among both individuals with high-functioning autism or Asperger and th...” — Simon Baron-Cohen Quote

“Among both individuals with high-functioning autism or Asperger and their parents, many are superfast at spotting details. You hardly have time to get the experimental materials out on the table before they've spotted the target.”

“It is possible that by studying autism we'll learn about the nature of talent. Supposedly there's no connection between scientific talent and autism, but if we look closely, we find a very basic connection.”

“Autism doesn't seem to have a seasonal component, unlike some forms of depression.”

“There are people with Asperger's whom I've met who certainly would be very upset to learn they'd hurt another person's feelings. They often have very strong moral consciences and moral codes. They care about not hurting people.”

“Maybe because I had a sister with a disability I was already sensitised to and fascinated by people who think or develop differently.”

“I have a son, and my son has autism. There's certain things that I deal with that a lot of people don't deal with.”

“People think about autism as something with kids. Well, those kids grow up.”

“It seems you can ask any friend, any relative, and they'll be able to tell you about someone they know with autism.”

“Autism is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by social withdrawal, by repetitive behaviors and by some kind of focal attention in its classic form. Basically, it's an inability to relate to others.”

“Sometimes people say that kids with autism aren't capable of love. That's ridiculous. My son loves deeply. He just doesn't communicate well.”

“Autism is a very serious condition.”