Challenges I face
Why might I seemed closed off?
It's difficult to know when to trust people
Why am I a great friend to have?
Loyalty
Is Autism Spectrum Disorder a lifelong condition?
Yes
The writer and creator of the hit TV Show: Community
Dan Harmon
What's it called when people think you can't do something because you have Autism?
Stigma
I am very _______________: I work hard to achieve my goals.
Tenacious
Are girls or boys more likely to be diagnosed with Autism?
Boys are 4x more likely than girls
He was an artist known for his “pop art.” A famous piece is his Campbell’s Soup Cans
Andy Warhol
Why might it take a few extra moments to respond?
Takes longer to process thoughts
I will especially work hard to learn and understand something if:
I am interested in the topic
How many people in the U.S. are believed to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
1 in 68 people. More than 3.5 million.
About 1% of the world population
This Nobel prize winning theoretical physicist came up with the formula: E = mc^2
Albert Einstein
Why is it hard for me to understand why other people act in certain ways?
It's a wiring issue: Theory of Mind
I am great at finding people who have:
The same interests as me
Name two areas of functioning that Autism effects.
social, communication, cognitive skills
This scientist came up with the theory of evolution.
Charles Darwin