Temple Grandin talked about inclusion for kids with autism and the pros & cons. One area of concern she talks about is what happens during the teen years, especially for "smart aspergers kids". She referred to high school as a pressure cooker. Looking back on my own high school experience where I was popular AND and I also attended a private girls school, I do know what she means by pressure cooker.
Thinking about my Alex... well, he is only 8 and Bullying and teasing has been an issue for us already, so I do worry about what will happen come middle and high school.
In this short clip Dr. Grandin shares how she was thrown out of school because she threw a book at another girl as a reaction to being called the R word.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5MPh2JiVNo
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