Autism
Show me an example of "STIMMING"
Responses will vary.
Show me an example of "FIDGETING"
Responses will vary.
What Zone do you feel in if you are anxious?
What Zone do you feel in if you are depressed?
Anxious = Yellow Zone
Depressed = Blue Zone
What does ID stand for?
Intellectual Disability
What does CP stand for?
Cerebral Palsy.
What are some symptoms of Autism?
Acceptable responses:
Special Interests
Communication Difficulties
Like routine and repetition
Sensory Issues
Lack of social skills
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
How long does anxiety/depression need to last to be a disorder?
6 months or more.
People with ID have limitations in what 2 areas?
Intellectual Functioning
Adaptive Behaviors
People with CP have brain damage? True or False?
True. The brain damage affects their motor skills. For example, one person with CP may have damage to their brain in an area causing issues to only their left side.
Who is more likely to have Autism? Boys or Girls?
Boys were 4 times more likely to be diagnosed
What do people with ADHD struggle with?
People with ADHD have trouble shifting their focus. It also makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and may have trouble controlling impulsive behaviors.
What are some clues that someone might be feeling anxious?
Acceptable answers:
may feel FIGHT/FLIGHT/FREEZE
May overthink
may pace or be fidgety
may be irritable
Trouble with sleep
may refuse to start, stop, or finish a task
may have rapid heart rate or heavy breathing
Tell me some different types of ID.
Acceptable responses:
Down Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Developmental Delay
Fragile X
Prader-Willi Syndrome
When do signs and symptoms of CP occur?
Signs and symptoms appear during infancy or preschool years.
What are some examples of special interests?
Answers will vary. Examples: Trains, make up, Disney, SpongeBob
ADHD can be a benefit to some people? True or False?
TRUE. People with ADHD can have lots of energy. This can make them good at sports. It can also make things spontaneous and fun!
What are some signs that someone may be depressed?
Acceptable responses:
May feel lethargic/tired
May not be interested in thing they used to
May feel guilt
May be irritable
May have trouble with sleep (too much or too little)
May not want to talk to others, feeling like they are a burden
May have suicidal thoughts
The average IQ is 100, with the majority of people scoring between 85 and 115. A person is considered intellectually disabled if he or she has an IQ of less than ___. What number?
>70-75
CP always affect only one limb. True or False.
Bonus points if you can tell me the different types (extra 200 points)
- Only one limb on one side affected
- Only one whole side of body affected
- Only half of body affected (both arms or both legs)
- Whole body is affected
What are some examples of social challenges that people with Autism face?
•Many autistic people have difficulty reading body language.
•They might have difficulty figuring out what behavior is expected and unexpected in a situation.
•They might have difficulty making friends, even if they want to have friends.
What do ADHD and Autism have in common?
Acceptable responses:
Both can cause social impairments, both can be impulsive, both may need to move their body to help cope or think (stimming/fidgeting).
You can make anxiety or depression go away just by having positive thoughts? True or False?
FALSE. People with clinical anxiety or depression need to seek professional help and may never be free of symptoms.
People with ID can live happy and healthy lives? True or False.
True! Of course they can!
Do people with CP have their brain injury get worse over time?
No, once the injury has occurred it remains the same.