“From a scientific standpoint, Aspergers and autism are one syndrome. A...” — Temple Grandin Quote

“From a scientific standpoint, Aspergers and autism are one syndrome. Aspergers is part of the autism spectrum, not a separate disorder.”

“When I was in high school and college, I thought everybody could think in pictures. And my first inkling to my thinking was even different was when I was in college and I read an article about, you know, some scientist said that the caveman could not have designed tools until they had language.”

“I think that autistic brains tend to be specialized brains. Autistic people tend to be less social. It takes a ton of processor space in the brain to have all the social circuits.”

“I have a condition called Aspergers Syndrome, which is like a mild form of autism It means I don't interact properly in certain social situations.”

“Our loved ones and neighbors with intellectual disabilities and autism deserve to live with dignity and the supports they need to succeed.”

“When I first started in this field there were all kinds of stereotypes about autism, as if these were children from another planet, or children who had been brought up by wolves, that they weren't part of our population and were somehow separate.”