Quote by Temple Grandin

Autism is a neurological disorder. It's not caused by bad parenting. It's caused by, you know, abnormal development in the brain. The emotional circuits in the brain are abnormal. And there also are differences in the white matter, which is the brain's computer cables that hook up the different brain departments.


Autism is a neurological disorder. It's not caused by bad pa

Summary

This quote is emphasizing that autism is a neurological disorder and not a result of parenting. It clarifies that the condition is caused by abnormal brain development, specifically mentioning differences in the emotional circuits and the white matter pathways that connect different areas of the brain. The quote seeks to dispel the misconception that autism is caused by factors such as negligent or inadequate parenting, emphasizing instead the biological basis of the disorder.

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By Temple Grandin
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