The presentation was very interesting. It was amazing to hear Barb's story and actually experience what she was thinking. Often times people who have autism and nonverbal are such a mystery to others. I have heard many people say, as well as myself, "I wish I could get in their head and see what they see and think the way they think." The fact that Barb wrote a book and allowed us to enter inside her mind is amazing. When Barb talked about admiring the condensation on the side of a bottle to me was wonderful. It makes you learn to look at things differently and not take things for granted like we do every day. I like very much how Barb and Lois talked about how autism is just a different neurological way of thinking. Many people hear the word autism and think, "Oh that poor thing. That has to be so hard for them and their family." This is the wrong way to look at autism. People with autism are capable of achieving great success, Barb and Temple being great examples of achievement. When I graduate I would actually love to work with kids with autism. I have been looking into grad schools for ABA certification. I have worked with people 'with different neurological ways of thinking" for a few years and absolutely love it I am actually very excited because I just got a job at Breakthrough (an organization that works with adults with autism) here in Knoxville. I think that people need to open their mind up when it comes to people with autism or other disabilities. People who are close minded to this group of wonderful people are only harming themselves. I encourage everyone to work with a person with disabilities, they will make you see the world in a whole new light. I was fortunate to see Temple Grandin a few weeks ago and seeing Barb today was a wonderful treat. It is fascinating to think that she wrote the book even though it took her ten years to complete. Many people would have given up. I believe that Barb has accomplished more in her life then some people who are considered "normal" ever will in their life. I hope that all the soon to be teachers in room today took to heart what Barb and Lois had to say and hope that everyone will take a second and try to see the world from a different perspective at least once a day.