Autism
Autism affects what part of the body?
The brain
______ is Autism Awareness month.
April
How many legs does an octopus have?
Eight
Autism is caused by getting sick.
False.
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
This is the name of your FAVORITE person EVER!
_____________
Autism can be cured with medicine.
False
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, etc.
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
This is how many years most people go to college before they graduate.
Four
Autism is contagious like a cold.
False
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 because __________.
It helps them feel calm
In myths and fairy tales, this creature changes shape when there is a full moon.
A werewolf.
Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.
True
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.
This is the continent that contains countries like England, Spain, France, and Germany.
Europe
People that have Autism can't get jobs or have a successful life.
False.
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.