Neurodiversiry
This word means everyone’s brain works in its own special way.
What is neurodiversity?
Speaking up for yourself and asking for help when you need it.
What is self‑advocacy?
Needing headphones because the cafeteria is too loud is this type of need.
What is a sensory need?
This person teaches you and can explain things in a different way.
Who is a teacher?
You’re overwhelmed by bright lights in the hallway. What type of need is this?
What is a sensory need?
A person whose brain works differently from what people expect.
What is neurodivergent?
This is something important that helps you feel safe, calm, or do your best.
What is a need?
Needing help joining a conversation is this type of need.
What is a social need?
This person at home can help plan your day or support your needs.
Who is a parent or guardian?
You don’t understand the group project directions. Who should you ask?
Who is your teacher?
A person whose brain works in the way people expect.
What is neurotypical?
You do this when you tell someone, “I need extra time on my test.”
What is advocating for yourself or speaking up for yourself
Needing extra time on a writing assignment is this type of need.
What is an academic need?
This person can stick with you during group work or help you feel included.
Who is a friend?
You want to join a club but don’t know how to ask. What do you need to do?
What is self‑advocate or speak up for yourself
True or False: Being neurodivergent means something is wrong with your brain.
What is false?
These people speak up for you when you are younger.
Who are advocates?
Needing help asking a bus driver for directions is this type of need.
What is a community need?
This person at work can repeat instructions or give you a schedule.
Who is a supervisor or boss.
You need help asking a safe stranger for directions at the mall. What need type is this?
What is a community need?
This part of your body helps you think, speak, learn, and make choices.
What is your brain?
This is the reason self‑advocacy matters: people don’t always know this unless you tell them.
What is what you need?
Needing a written checklist at your job is this type of need.
What is a work‑study need?
This person can help you if you need help finding the right train.
Who are train workers/employees.
You’re at your work‑study job and need your coworker to repeat the steps. What should you do?
What is advocate or speak up for yourself and ask them to repeat it