"Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are going to vary from very high functioning, capable of doing normal school work, to nonverbal who have all kinds of neurological problems"
- Temple Grandin
About this Quote
This quote by Temple Grandin speaks with the large range of capabilities and requirements of children in between the ages of 5 to ten years. Grandin is emphasizing that children in this age variety can vary considerably in terms of their abilities and working. On one end of the spectrum, there are children who are extremely capable and can do typical school work. On the other end, there are children who are nonverbal and have neurological problems. Grandin is highlighting the importance of acknowledging the private requirements of each child and supplying them with the proper support and resources. This quote is a suggestion that children in this age variety vary and have a wide variety of abilities and needs. It is important to recognize and respect these distinctions in order to make sure that all children have the opportunity to reach their full capacity.
This quote is written / told by Temple Grandin somewhere between August 29, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA.
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