Accommodations
what is an accommodation for when you can't finish something?
extra time
what is interoception?
T of F? Autistic people are successful when given supports they need and connection with safe people, among other things.
True!
term for a natural, valid variation of the human brain that should be accepted and supported, not cured
neurodiversity
what city is CT in?
Madison
flexible seating options: rolling chair, wobble stool, crash pad
name 2 body signals you may notice
feeling of having to use the bathroom, thirst, heart rate, pain in arms, etc
(100 pts for each)
What symbol is replacing the puzzle piece in the Autistic community?
infinity symbol
term for phrases like "autistic person" are preferred by many in the community, emphasizing that autism is part of their identity
identity-first language
who is the speech therapist on the school team?
Lexi
scenario: dry mouth, low energy, headache
thirsty
Name three common strengths of Autistic people
examples: deep focus and passion, empathy, attention to detail, communication with other Autistics, etc
(100 pts for each)
term for changing one’s natural behavior to fit in with neurotypical social expectations, which can be exhausting?
masking
what is Ella's job title?
COTA
what is an accommodation for when you like predictability and to know what happens in your day?
structured routines, visual schedule
scenario: sweaty hands, fast heartbeat, loss of focus, shaky, fidgety, touching body
nervousness or fear
term for when an Autistic person has "deep focus" or is zoned into a topic or activity?
monotropism
term for the idea that autistic and non-autistic people have difficulty understanding each other, rather than it being a one-sided issue with the autistic person
Double Empathy Theory
who's middle name is Thomas?
Caelen
scenario: you're sitting in the classroom and you notice fidgety feet and hands, inability to focus. Your body is telling you that you need to...
ADVOCATE for a movement break, different seating, or taking 5 so you can come back to what you were doing, food for fuel
heaviness or fullness in lower abdomen, gurgling in stomach, gas, increased heartrate, pressure, cramping
what body system do we typically see impacts with in Autistic people?
nervous system
term for repetition of words, phrases, or sounds that a person has heard previously, which can be used for communication or self-soothing
echolalia
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