Terminology
True/ False
Condition Specific Statistics
Fun Facts
100
This term characterizes the variance in the set of all possible brains, none of which is ‘normal’ and all of which are simply different.
Neurodiverse
100
The term Neurodiversity only includes Autism.
False-- although this was originally the case, the term has now been expanded to include all neurodivergent conditions.
100
Boys are more than twice as likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD
True- 13% of boys vs. 6% of girls
100
This neurodiverse condition, thought to be the most prevalent, affects approximately 10% of the adult population.
Dyslexia
200
This term refers to a person who does not have a diagnosis of a neurodivergent condition and does not self-declare as being neurodivergent.
Neurotypical
200
True or false: The term Neurodiversity does not include people with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).
False.
Although TBI does not come from one's genes, people with TBI have many common experiences and similarities to Autistic people, people with OCD, and many others under the neurodiverse umbrella. Our similarities are more important than our differences.
200
Autism typically starts to appear around what age?
a) 2-3
b) 4-5
c) 6-7
d) 12+ (after puberty)
a) 2-3
Autism spectrum disorder now affects 1 in 68 children. Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD.
200
The word Autism comes from this Greek word meaning "self".
Autos
The word autism literally means "alone".
300
A mental health disorder that causes recurring, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or rituals.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
300
Approximately 1 in 7 people has a neurodivergent condition.
True- It’s estimated that in the global adult population that 10% are dyslexic, 5% are dyspraxic, 4% have ADHD, and 1-2% are autistic.
300
The estimated percent of children aged 3–17 years ever diagnosed with ADHD in Canada is approximately:
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
C- 10%
This is according to a national survey of parents from 2016-2019, that found 6 million, or 9.8%, of children have received an ADHD diagnosis. This includes children of the following ages:
- 3–5 years: 265,000 (2%)
- 6–11 years 2.4 million (10%)
- 12–17 years: 3.3 million (13%).
300
Pablo Picasso was diagnosed with what disorder that affects the development of reading, writing, and math skills?
Dyslexia
400
This movement emerged in the 1990's aiming to increase acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing neurological differences. It seeks civil rights, equality, respect and full societal inclusion for neurodivergent people.
Neurodiversity Movement
400
Individuals who are neurodivergent often lack in imagination/ creativity.
False- One of the greatest strengths that neurodivergent individuals often possess is stellar imaginations which leads to incredible creativity! Since creative thinking is one of the most important assets a company can have, within the last decade companies have begun creating programs specifically targeting neurodivergent thinkers, like SAP’s Autism at Work, and Microsoft’s Autism Hiring Program.
400
Globally, this percentage of adults have been diagnosed with dyspraxia, a brain-based motor disorder that affects fine and gross motor skills, motor planning, and coordination:
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 12%
d) 15%
a- 5%
400
Many individuals who are Neurodiverse have a favorite subject or area of great expertise that they love to learn and talk about, and may even collect things related to that subject. What are these called?
Special Interests (or a Hyperfixation)
500
This term refers to a population of neurodivergent people who share a similar form of neurodivergence such as autistic people and dyslexic people.
Neurominority
500
All individuals who are neurodivergent have an intellectual disability.
False- Just like some neurotypical individuals, some NDs also have an intellectual disability but that is not the case with all of them. In fact, many neurodivergent individuals have an intelligence quotient (IQ) within the typical range or higher. Autism often coincides with exceptional abilities in some areas such as math, music, writing or art.
500
According to the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability of Canadians aged 15 years and older, what percentage of individuals with ASD reported being employed:
a) 20%
b) 33%
c) 49%
d) 66%
b- 33% compared to 79% without a disability
500
This symbol represents neurodiversity and is often preferred by Autistic people over the puzzle piece.
What is a rainbow infinity symbol
