These individuals and ideas present the most positive and enlightened views of autism spectrum disorder, and, we believe, the most accurate.  Much of our philosophy and attitude is derived from these and similar works. Enjoy -- and share!

 

Temple Grandin - "My Experience with Autism"
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute 2007 Distinguished Lecturer Series
(YouTube video, 1:20)
More about Temple Grandin and her work

 

Michelle Dawson - "The Level and Nature of Autistic Intelligence"
Dawson, M., Soulières, I., Gernsbacher, M.A., & Mottron, L. (2007). The level and nature of autistic intelligence. Psychological Science, 18, 657-662. (pdf file, 6 pages)
More about Michelle Dawson and her work

 

Michael Wehmeyer - Self-Determination and the Education of Students with Disabilities
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education Digest #E632, September 2002
More about Michael Wehmeyer and his work

 

 

Cheryl Jorgensen - Least Dangerous Assumption/Presuming Competence
(Clicking this link will download a nine page Word document)
Disability Solutions: A publication of Creating Solutions, A Resource for Families & Others Interested in Down Syndrome & Developmental Disabilities, Fall 2005, Vol 6, Issue 3
More about Cheryl Jorgensen and her work

 

Richard L. Simpson - Issues, Trends, and Scientifically-Based Practices for Learners with Asperger Syndrome
Progress and Challenges in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism Conference, Boston MA, Feb 2007. (pdf file, 50 slides)
More about Richard Simpson and his work

Ellen Korin - The Ally Map: A Transition Tool
AAPC Newsletter, Fall 2006. www.asperger.net
(pdf file, 15 pages. The article on Ally Maps is on page 3.)
More about Ellen Korin and her work

 

 

Uta Frith - How Cognitive Theories Help Us Explain Autism
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute February 2006 (video)
More about Uta Frith and her work

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