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OMG, I am so tired of his twisted sense of reality--long rant
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 381710" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Terry, when I first read about Temple Grandin, I remember wondering how an obsession with cattle loading chutes could ever have any practical use. But she has managed to do a great deal with it.</p><p></p><p>I am developing a theory that the more 'normal' is someone with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), the less amazing are any savant skills.</p><p></p><p>With both my boys, they can't draw for nuts. easy child 2/difficult child 2 does draw in intricate detail and has done so from an early age, but hasn't developed it to any savant degree. difficult child 3 was a prodigy with reading and music, but again, hasn't taken it anywhere. The rest of the world has caught up with him and his ability blends in with everyone else.</p><p></p><p>But all those with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) do tend to have certain qualities to a greater degree than 'normal' people - they are loyal, loving and law-abiding to a much greater degree. But to fully develop these traits, they need support, encouragement and assistance. And there are times when you wonder if it is worth the effort. Trust me - it is.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes you have to pan your way through a lot of much to find the speck of gold, but it is there.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 381710, member: 1991"] Terry, when I first read about Temple Grandin, I remember wondering how an obsession with cattle loading chutes could ever have any practical use. But she has managed to do a great deal with it. I am developing a theory that the more 'normal' is someone with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), the less amazing are any savant skills. With both my boys, they can't draw for nuts. easy child 2/difficult child 2 does draw in intricate detail and has done so from an early age, but hasn't developed it to any savant degree. difficult child 3 was a prodigy with reading and music, but again, hasn't taken it anywhere. The rest of the world has caught up with him and his ability blends in with everyone else. But all those with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) do tend to have certain qualities to a greater degree than 'normal' people - they are loyal, loving and law-abiding to a much greater degree. But to fully develop these traits, they need support, encouragement and assistance. And there are times when you wonder if it is worth the effort. Trust me - it is. Sometimes you have to pan your way through a lot of much to find the speck of gold, but it is there. Marg [/QUOTE]
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