<i>If Temple Grandin can do what she did, a shy awkward nerdy kid can learn confidence, can challenge himself to break out of pre-defined molds, and be anything and everything humanly possible and then some.</i><p>Exceptions cannot be used to define norms.  &quot;If she did it, anyone can&quot; is demeaning to both the person who accomplished whatever &quot;it&quot; is, <i>and</i> to everyone else who hasn&#x27;t done &quot;it.&quot;