There's no black and white dividing line between a mild Aspergers, which is the mild autism, and computer engineer, for example.

People with autism aren't interested in social chit-chat.

Animals do have emotion. But fear tends to be one of the most primal emotions.

The most important thing in a shelter is that volunteers, especially with dogs, come in everyday, take that pet out for an hour of quality time.

You have got to keep autistic children engaged with the world. You cannot let them tune out.

In the 50s and 60s, kids were taught how to shake hands. They were taught how to have manners. There needs to be a lot more of that kind of stuff because the autistic mind doesn't pick up social things and subtle cues.

When I was younger I was looking for this magic meaning of life. It's very simple now. Making the lives of others better, doing something of lasting value. That's the meaning of life, it's that simple.