Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This medical device helps people with hearing loss hear sounds more clearly
What are Hearing Aid?
The hand shape that represents the letter "A" in American Sign Language
What is a closed fist with the thumb alongside?
A term that describes different ways human brains can work and process information
What is Neurodiversity?
The month dedicated to autism awareness worldwide
What is April?
This yellow fruit is known for being high in potassium and is often eaten as a snack or used in smoothies.
What is a banana?
Gallaudet University was founded when President _____ signed an act in 1864 that allowed for the establishment of a school of the Deaf
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
A communication technique that uses hand shapes to represent letters and spell out words.
What is Fingerspelling?
A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Often have difficulty concentrating and may be easily distracted
What is Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
This spectrum disability is also part of the Neurodiversity grouping
What is Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
The recommended number of colors to include on a healthy plate
What is 5-6 Different Colors
In ____, captions started being more regularly appearing on broadcasts/tv
What was 1972?
British Sign Language (BSL), Australian Sign Language (Auslan), and Turkish Sign Language are examples of two handed sign language.
American Sign Language (ASL), French Sign Language (LSF), and Chinese Sign Language (CSL) are examples of
What is one handed sign language?
Name two potential strengths associated with neurodivergent thinking
What is creative thinking, unique problem solving?
Typically diagnosed with autism much later than males
What are females?
This orange vegetable, rich in beta carotene, is often used in soups, salads, and as a side dish.
What is a carrot?
In ___, theaters started offering shows with open captions
What was 2018?
____ was invented by a quarterback for Gallaudet University's football team, a school for the deaf, to prevent opposing teams from stealing their plays by observing their American Sign Language (ASL) signals
What is the huddle?
Neurological differences, brain-based disorders that affect an individual's ability to learn specific skills, that affect how the brain processes, stores, and communicates information, impacting areas like reading, writing, math, and other skills. They are not related to intelligence and can be managed with interventions
What is Learning Disabilities?
This tech entrepreneur and founder of a major electric vehicle company has been open about his diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome.
Who is Elon Musk?
This green vegetable, often found in salads or sandwiches, is known for being crunchy and has a mild, slightly bitter taste.
What is cucumber?
In 1988, this event led to a significant movement in the Deaf community, resulting in the appointment of the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University.
What is the "Deaf President Now" movement?
The number of hand shapes used as the basic building blocks of ASL communication
What are 26 Basic Hand Shapes?
A comprehensive framework that explores how different brain configurations contribute to unique problem-solving abilities.
What is Cognitive Diversity Framework?
A repetitive body movements or noises
What is stimming or self-stimulatory behaviour?
A sensory processing challenge that makes certain food textures intolerable for some neurodivergent individuals
What is Texture Sensitivity?