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kids all kinds of books, textbooks. I'm worried that our educational system is screening out too many kids with labels — autism, dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger 's. What specific tips can you give for working with minds that are different? • Never overload working memory. • Avoid long strings of verbal instruction — give them a printed checklist, outline steps of a procedure. • Provide choices of hands-on activities. • Stretch them slightly out of their comfort zones. • Limit idle screen time. You've listed common denominators of success for unique minds [see box]. How can we best support students who may not have had exposure to some of these factors? In addition to schools keeping classes that foster creativity and problem solving, we need to involve the com- munity. A retired mechanic can show kids how to fix things. Someone else can start a theater club, another can teach kids sewing or cooking. We have a shortage of people in technical and skilled trades — welding, industrial building, metal fabrication, more. We're having to import things because we don't have people who can make them. We have to develop and utilize the skills of dif- ferent kinds of minds. Common denominators of success for unique minds • Grew up with lots of books and learning • Early exposure to career interests, with hands-on projects • Learned to work hard at an early age • Not overspecialized — for example, did not just use math narrowly, but broadened it • Mentors to help start career path • Career entry with internships • Learned to drive Source: Temple Grandin Learn more about Dr. Grandin at templegrandin.com. 16 cta.org Spotlight APPLY TODAY: call 888.758.7946 or visit newcardonline.com Mention Priority Code BAAEXH This offer is unique to this solicitation. Our credit card offers may vary and this offer may not be available elsewhere, such as, if you visit ctamemberbenefi ts.org. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now. For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefi ts associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit www.newcardonline.com and refer to the disclosures accompanying the application. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. Federal law prohibits students from receiving a premium. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association, and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. ©2021 Bank of America Corporation 3647389 CC051021 MB1021-AD-CAEDU The CTA ® Customized Cash Rewards Visa Signature ® Credit Card Amazon.com Gift Card Bonus after you make at least $500 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening (students not eligible) PLUS, A $ 200 Earn 2% and 3% cash back on the fi rst $2,500 in combined grocery store/ wholesale club/choice category purchases each quarter, then earn 1% thereafter. on purchases everywhere, everytime CASH BACK 1 % UNLIMITED at grocery stores and wholesale clubs CASH BACK 2 % AUTOMATIC CASH BACK 3 % in one of 6 popular categories CUSTOMIZED