Definitions
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong condition that can affect a person in different ways. Spectrum Condition.
One in 100 people is Autistic
True
How does Autism affect people?
Autism can affect how people experience the world around them
What are our 5 senses?
Smell, Touch, Sight, Taste, Hear
True or False, All people with Autism have a learning disability.
False, between 48-52% of people with autism have a learning disability.
What is Autism Awareness Week?
Autism Awareness Week is a time to come together and share understanding, knowledge and experiences of what Autism is and how we can be aware and accepting of ALL of our friends and family.
1 in 80 Children in Primary Schools are Autistic
True
Under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010, do people with learning disabilities have the same rights as anyone else?
Yes, disabled people (including those with learning disabilities) should be treated equally and they should be protected from discrimination in situations such as employment, housing, health care and services.
What are some sensory needs that autistic people look for?
Autistic people may sometimes have sensory needs - they sometimes avoid or look for certain noises, smells and textures to help regulate their emotions.
What does our brain do when it receives information?
It works out what it all means and decides how we react to it.
What is dyslexia?
Learning difficulty that mainly causes problems with reading, writing and spelling.
1 Million people know/have a relative that is Autistic
False; 2.8 Million
Is it true that children with learning disabilities are lazy?
No, they work harder but their efforts do not bring out the results required. Due to this reason, children may become discouraged and appear to be lazy.
What is a way one can help/ support an autistic person?
Be aware of any sensory sensitivities someone might have.
Is Autism the same as a learning disability?
No, Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that impacts the ways in which a person communicates with and relates to people around them. While a learning disability is a condition in which someone has a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information.
What is the Autistic Spectrum?
Although Autistic people may have some similarities, every person is unique, so some people might need a little bit of help and support, but others might need more help.
All Autistic children go to special educational needs schools.
False, most children go to mainstream schools; some may go to special schools.
How can one help/ support an autistic person?
Be caring if someone is having difficulty understanding.
What makes an Autistic person uncomfortable/anxious?
Bright lights, certain smells, and specifc sounds that we might enjoy.
More boys than girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities
This is true but there may be an under-diagnosis of girls because of social expectations of their behaviour.
What is the main cause of autism?
Abnormalities in brain structure or function.
Autistic people are good at art, maths and music.
True, We are all unique and we all have our own strengths and areas to work on.
What are some things you can do to raise awareness or support autism?
Include children in games and explain all the rules clearly so that they know how to play and join in.
Always ask a teacher or another adult if someone becomes distressed or upset.
Be caring if someone is having difficulty understanding.
Stick to promises and plans.
What are the common sensory signs of autism?
True or False, a learning disability usually develops before or after birth.
False, a learning disability usually develops before birth and has a lasting effect on a person’s development.