Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Total or partial hearing loss
A complete, natural, and visual-spatial language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English, that is often used in American to communicate within and with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
What is American Sign Language?
Peoples whose brain differences affect how their brain works. That means they have different strengths and challenges from people whose brains don’t have those differences. The possible differences include medical disorders, learning disabilities and other conditions
What is neurodivergent?
A developmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. Often have a different way of processing information and may experience sensory sensitivity
What is Autism?
Each person has different foods they gravitate towards when they are not feeling the greatest. A safe food is predictable, may be comforting to you, or ease anxiety. _______ is one that does not trigger sensory sensitivities. Take a moment to reflect on what your go-to “safe foods” are!
What are Safe Foods?
A movie about Ruby is the only hearing member of a deaf family from Gloucester, Massachusetts. At 17, she works mornings before school to help her parents and brother keep their fishing business afloat. But in joining her high school's choir club, Ruby finds herself drawn to both her duet partner and her latent passion for singing.
What is CODA?
Sign Language is ______. In America, and in parts of Canada, the Deaf community uses American Sign Language (ASL). The Deaf community in U.K. use British Sign Language (BSL). There are estimated to be over 300 signed languages currently in use around the world and only 130 that are recognized worldwide
What is not universal?
A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Often have difficulty concentrating and may be easily distracted
What is Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
This spectrum disability is also part of the Neurodiversity grouping
What is Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
Veggie that is green, crunchy with little favor, might be a safe food for some people, but not for others who have sensitivity to noises
Also tends to be paired with carrots
What is Celery?
Gallaudet University was founded when President _____ signed an act in 1864 that allowed for the establishment of a school of the Deaf
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
British Sign Language (BSL), Australian Sign Language (Auslan), and Turkish Sign Language are examples of two handed sign language.
American Sign Language (ASL), French Sign Language (LSF), and Chinese Sign Language (CSL) are examples of
What is one handed sign language?
Neurological differences, brain-based disorders that affect an individual's ability to learn specific skills, that affect how the brain processes, stores, and communicates information, impacting areas like reading, writing, math, and other skills. They are not related to intelligence and can be managed with interventions
What is Learning Disabilities?
Typically diagnosed with autism much later than males
What are females?
Almost all children can tolerate to eat
Hint: the beginning of life of a plant
What are Seeds, like pumpkin or sunflower?
In ____, captions started being more regularly appearing on broadcasts/tv
What was 1972?
____ was invented by a quarterback for Gallaudet University's football team, a school for the deaf, to prevent opposing teams from stealing their plays by observing their American Sign Language (ASL) signals
What is the huddle?
A mental health disorder that causes recurring, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or rituals
What is OCD?
- Avoids or does not keep eye contact
- Gets upset by minor changes
- Difficulty understanding sarcasm or idioms
What are some characteristics of Autism?
A creamy breakfast item that is good for people who like a soft foods
What is yogurt?
In ___, theaters started offering shows with open captions
What was 2018?
Most commonly used sign language in the United States among deaf individuals. The vocabulary is drawn from ASL, however it follows English word order. Filler and connecting words (to, the) as well as word endings (ed,ing) are often times dropped. It’s considered simpler to learn than ASL or SEE (Signing Exact English)
What is Pidgin/Partial Signed English (PSE) or Signed English
A condition where the brain has difficulty processing information from the senses, which can lead to difficulties with behavior, attention, and learning
What is Sensory Processing Disorders?
A repetitive body movements or noises
What is stimming or self-stimulatory behaviour?
In the legumes family that is light in favor but is high quality of protein. Protein-rich foods into meals can help maintain stable blood sugar levels and promote sustained energy throughout the day
What are lentils and chickpeas?