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By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes and promote respect. By creating suitable jobs for adults with autism, we integrate them into society.

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it.

I treasure my meetings with individuals affected by autism - parents, children, teachers and friends. Their strength is inspiring. They deserve all possible opportunities for education, employment and integration.

Autism currently affects one in 88 children in the U.S., and its prevalence continues to rise. That's why it's important to help organizations like Autism Speaks raise awareness and funds to support families and individuals impacted by it.

Society and government at all levels - the state level, the local level and, of course, the federal level - really needs to redouble its efforts if we're really going to make a difference in combating autism.

People think about autism as something with kids. Well, those kids grow up.

There's no silver bullet when it comes to helping all children achieve. Great public schools are our best shot.

Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities.

As a scientist leading a funding agency for autism research, I think of autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Having two children with autism, it makes you really think about how we do relate to each other.