Neurodiversity Basic
What does the term "neurodiversity" mean?
Diversity of human brains and minds
Which decade saw the rise of the neurodiversity movement?
1990s
Myth or Truth? Autism always looks the same in everyone.
Myth! Its a spectrum with many different experiences
What stage of life do most neurodevelopmental differences begin?
Early brain development- prenatal or early childhood
True or False? Everyone is part of neurodiversity
True- neurodiversity includes both neurotypical and neurodivergent people
ADHD stands for?
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Who first coined the term "neurodiversity"?
Judy Singer
Myth or Truth? You can "grow out" of being neurodivergent.
Myth! Its lifelong, though coping strategies can develop over time.
True or False? Brain imaging has shown that neurodivergent brains are "less active".
False! They are differently active, not less.
True or False? Some neurodivergent people have stronger senses
True! This is called hypersensitivity.
True or False? Neurodivergence includes only developmental differences.
False! It can also include acquired differences such as brain injury, PTSD, or epilepsy
What color puzzle piece is associated with autism awareness?
Blue
Fact! With strategies, many thrive in creative and fast paced roles
What neurotransmitter is linked to reward and motivation differences in ADHD?
Dopamine
What month is Autism Acceptance Month?
April
What neurotype is often associated with strong pattern recognition and sensory sensitivity?
Autism
True or False? Hans Asperger was the first one to describe autism-like traits in children.
True!
Myth or Fact? The neurodiversity movement started online
In ADHD, what part of the brain may mature more slowly, leading to differences in impulse control?
What symbol is commonly used to represent neurodiversity?
The rainbow infinity symbol
What neurotype involves challenges with handwriting or motor coordination?
Dyspraxia
Which year did the United Nations declare World Autism Awareness Day?
2007
Myth or Fact? Neurodivergence is rare.
Myth! It is estimated that around 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent
True or False? The autistic brain shows differences in connectivity between brain regions
True
This scientist, often thought to have been autistic, developed the theory of relativity