Autism
Autism affects what part of the body?
The brain
______ is Autism Awareness month.
April
What is Empathy?
Showing someone else that you understand the way that they feel.
Some kids with Autism have extra sensitive what?
Senses
The symbol for Autism Awareness is a ______.
Puzzle piece
A student with Autism has very sensitive ears. What is one way you could show empathy to them?
Talk in a quiet voice, avoid making loud noises, try to move to a quieter setting
Some kids with Autism do this with their bodies because it helps them feel calm
Rock back and forth, flap their hands, etc.
Kids with Autism can have poor _____ skills.
Social
A student with Autism has trouble speaking but still wants to play a game with you. What is one way you could show empathy to this student?
By choosing a game that doesn't require much talking.
When talking to you, a kid with Autism might not do this
Make eye contact
People that have Autism might rock back and forth or flap their arms because __________.
It helps them feel calm
A student with Autism rocks back and forth and makes strange noises in class. What is one way you can show empathy to this student?
By ignoring these behaviors and not making comments about them.
What does it mean when we say that Autism is on a spectrum?
It means that Autism affects some kids a lot, and affects other kids only a little bit.
Kids with Autism often don't understand sayings like "Whatever floats your boat" because they may think very ______.
Literally, concretely, etc.
A student with Autism gets fixated on one topic, like airplanes, and has trouble talking about other things. What is one way you can show empathy to this student?
Talking about airplanes for a while and then kindly suggesting a new topic.