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Temple 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. [TED: Ideas worth spreading]( Recommended for {NAME} [The world needs all kinds of minds]( Temple Grandin | 6.1M views [► Watch now]( [Save to list]( [Sherine Holden]( I wish this type of information is shared widely within the education system worldwide. My experience is concerned with a member of my family who was misunderstood throughout childhood and now adulthood. It's frustrating for him and the family. Even after seeing several psychologists. The question remains what can we do to create environments where they can thrive? Newest Talks [Kevin J. Krizek]( [How COVID-19 reshaped US cities]( Kevin J. Krizek [Ma Jun]( [An interactive map to track (and end) pollution in China]( Ma Jun [Jim Chuchu]( [Why are stolen African artifacts still in Western museums?]( Jim Chuchu [Clara Sousa-Silva]( [The fingerprints of life beyond Earth]( Clara Sousa-Silva [Kathryn A. Whitehead]( [The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine]( Kathryn A. Whitehead [Loretta J. Ross]( [Don't call people out -- call them in]( Loretta J. Ross Latest from TED Ideas [The EU is giving citizens the “right to repair” electronics — here’s what that could mean for the world]( Across Europe, legislation is restoring something that companies have taken away from citizens: The right to repair what they’ve bought. These new guidelines can save people money -- and help save the environment. [Read more]( [The planet clearly needs help, so what can you do? Demand change]( [Read more]( [The fountain of youth hasn’t been found — but swimming may come close]( [Read more]( Want to connect with the global TED community online? Check out our new platform just for Members. [Become a TED Member today.]( Copyright © TED Conferences LLC. All rights reserved. Have a question? Email us: contact@ted.com [TED.com]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Adjust your email settings]( [Add us to your address book]( Our mailing address is: TED Conferences LLC 330 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013