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The world needs diverse kinds of minds - Temple Grandin

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/admin/lessonsTemple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.Talk by Temple Grandin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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