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For those that deal with Autism - 11/5/2012 11:11:27 AM

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http://www.ted.com/talks/faith_jegede_what_i_ve_learned_from_my_autistic_brothers.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2012-11-02&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email

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RE: For those that deal with Autism - 11/5/2012 11:40:05 AM

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Thanks for sharing GT!

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RE: For those that deal with Autism - 11/5/2012 4:32:03 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

http://www.ted.com/talks/faith_jegede_what_i_ve_learned_from_my_autistic_brothers.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2012-11-02&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email

Spectacular, to say the least.

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RE: For those that deal with Autism - 11/5/2012 8:01:46 PM

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The best line of it all, applicable well beyond the question of Autism Spectrum Disorders, was this:

«The pursuit of normality is the ultimate sacrifice of potential.»

It even tops my previous favorite quote about normality, by A. Einstein:

«Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.»

Thanks for sharing.

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RE: For those that deal with Autism - 11/5/2012 8:36:13 PM

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How inspiring. Good choice, GT.

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RE: For those that deal with Autism - 11/5/2012 9:22:58 PM

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The reality is a bit more colourful, but the sentiment is quite, right.

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