Neurodiversity 101
People
Stats & Facts
100
Neurodiversity is a concept that regards individuals with differences in _________ as part of normal variation in the human population.
What is "neurocognitive functioning," "brain function" "cognitive processing abilities," or "behavioral traits"?
100
This famous movie director is diagnosed with dyslexia.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
100
Estimates vary, but it is believed that around _____ of the global population is neurodivergent.
(A) 1-5%
(B) 5-10%
(C) 10-15%
(D) 15-20%
What is (D) 15-20%?
200
These are two examples of neurodiverse conditions.
What is: ASC, dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, or Tourette's syndrome?
200
This former U.S. president was thought to be neurodivergent.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
IEP stands for _____.
What is "Individualized Education Program"?
300
Acknowledge challenges instead of _______.
What is "deficits"?
300
This famous classical composer left a lasting impact on the music world with his incredible talent and creativity.
Who is Wolfgang Mozart?
300
This is the estimated percentage of individuals in the U.S. with dyslexia.
(A) 3-4%
(B) 9-10%
(C) 13-14%
(D) 19-20%
What is (C) 13-14%?
400
Research shows that ____ are diagnosed with learning and thinking differences twice as often as ____.
What is (a) men, (b) women?
400
This author of "NeuroDiversity: The Birth of an Idea" first coined the term neurodiversity in 1997. In doing so, she began a movement demanding liberation and acceptance for people who are neurodivergent.
Who is Judy Singer?
400
Someone who can see colors/shapes, feel textures, or taste things when hearing sounds have this condition.
What is synesthesia?
500
Referring to them as neurodiverse _______ instead of disorders helps change the narrative and stigma around neurodiversity.
What is "condition" or "traits"?
500
This person sparked a global movement for climate change, initiating famous protest events as a teenager. In 2019 she became The Time’s youngest Person of the Year.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
500
Which of the following is a characteristic of most individuals with dyslexia?
(a) They are bottom up thinkers
(b) Make connections among seemingly different ideas and concepts
(c) Good analyzers
(d) Extraordinarily detail oriented
What is (B) Make connections among seemingly different ideas and concepts?