Terminology
The idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits
Neurodiversity
All Autistic people have the same traits and present in the same way
FALSE - if you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person!
Why are functioning labels problematic?
They imply that a person's worth is dependent on their ability to pass as Neurotypical.
The famous animal behaviorist and industrial designer who is known for their Autism advocacy work.
Temple Grandin
Name 3 (three) neurodivergent identities
ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Tourettes Syndrome, Tic Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder
A brain variation and/or cognitive differences often not culturally valued or socially advantaged by society.
Neurodivergent
Someone cannot have multiple Neurodivergent identities.
False - it is very common for ADHD and ASD to be dually diagnosed.
Damian Milton's theory which proposes that social and communication difficulties between Neurodivergent and Neurotypical people are due to a reciprocal lack of understanding and bidirectional differences in communication style.
The Australian Sociologist the coined the term Neurodiversity to promote equality and inclusion of "neurological minorities."
Judy Singer
Sensory Overload
A brain disposition (or way of being) that is culturally valued and socially advantaged over other dispositions
Neurotypical
Autism is equally present in men and women
TRUE - however women are more likely than men to be underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
Despite a total lack of evidence, some people believe that these cause Autism
Vaccines
Famous singer that recently disclosed their Tourette's Syndrome diagnosis
Lewis Capaldi
Name one example of stimming
flapping, fidgeting, bouncing leg, chewing, spinning, twirling hair, etc.
The inclusion of many diverse types of cognition and abilities
Neurodiverse
Person-first language (i.e. person with Autism) is preferred over identity-first language (i.e. Autistic person) is always preferred in the Autism community.
FALSE- self-advocates and their allies prefer terminology such as “Autistic,” “Autistic person,” or “Autistic individual” because we understand autism as an inherent part of an individual’s identity.
This children's show recently featured their first Autistic character, a young girl named Julia
Sesame Street
Greta Thunberg
The experience of severe emotional pain because of a failure or feeling rejected that is commonly linked to ADHD
The practice of queering (i.e. subverting, defying, disrupting, liberating oneself from) neurotypical and heteronormative expections
Neuroqueer(ing)
1/4 of children who show traits of Autism are not diagnosed or receiving services.
TRUE -
Can adults be diagnosed with Autism?
Yes
The Olympic gymnast, best known for her mental health advocacy, that has ADHD
Simone Biles
An intense focus on a certain topic, hobby, or activity