Facts
Commonly accepted symbol representing Autism
Rainbow-colored infinity sign
True or false: It is okay to describe autistic individuals using functioning labels (e.g., high functioning)
False: Functioning labels are harmful and dehumanizing. Instead, describe using level of support needs (e.g., low support needs).
Use of identity-first language when referring to someone with Autism
What is an Autistic person?
True or False: Autism is genetic
True
Flapping, finger flicking, and twirling objects
What is stimming?
True or False: Verbal speech is the only way to communicate
False: Communication is multimodal (e.g., gestures, body language, facial expressions, ASL, use of augmentative and alternative communication [AAC])
Children with Autism think everyone thinks the same thing that they are thinking
What is theory of mind deficit ( deficits in perspective taking)?
Examples of ____ may include: Garbage trucks, dinosaurs, Disney, cats, Pokemon, trains, ducks, etc.
What are focused interests/areas of expertise/passions?
Divorce rate of parents with children of Autism
What is 75%?
True or False: Neurodiversity means that all brains are different and that being different is not normal/bad
False: Neurodiversity means that all brains are different and that being different is normal/good. All brains are unique.
Repeating words/ sentences one has heard.
What is Echolalia?
Video games, dinosaurs, Titanic, cats, Pokemon, trains, ducks, etc.
What could be used to help engage students with Autism in the classroom?
1 in 36 of 8 year old children
What is the incidence rate of children having ASD?
Noise, lights, taste, touch
What are sensory areas experiences that may cause an autistic person sensory overload?
Strongest sense for children with Autism
What is visual processing?