Brain Words
A brain that works differently.
What is a special brain
Asking for help when you need it.
What is self‑advocacy?
You need headphones because it’s loud.
What is a sensory need?
This person teaches you new things in school
Who is a teacher?
The lights in the classroom are too bright and you can't focus.
What is a sensory need?
Everyone’s brain works in its own way.
Neuro ______________
1. diversity
2. specialty
3. congruency
Something important that helps you do your best.
What is a need?
You need help making a new friend
What is a social need?
This person lives with you and helps you at home.
Who is a parent or guardian?
You want to sit with a group at lunch but don’t know how to ask.
What is a social need?
A brain that works the way people expect.
What is regular brain?
Saying “I need a break” is doing this.
What is speaking up?
You need extra time to finish your worksheet
What is an academic need?
This person can sit with you at lunch or group work.
Who is a friend?
You don’t understand the directions for your research.
What is an academic need?
True or False: Different brains are okay.
What is true?
Someone who helps you get what you need.
What is an advocate?
You need help asking someone at the store a question.
What is a community need?
This person helps you at your job.
Who is a supervisor, boss or coworker
You need help asking the bus driver which stop is yours.
What is a community need?
This part of your body helps you think, learn and make choices
What is your brain?
People don’t know this unless you tell them.
What is speaking up for your needs?
You need your boss to write down your job steps.
What is a work‑study need?
These people help you in places like stores or buses.
Who are community helpers?
At your work‑study job, your boss talks too fast and you need them to repeat the steps.
What is a work‑study need?