Neurodiversity Basics
The idea that neurological differences are natural variations of the brain
What is neurodiversity?
This often involves differences in social communication, sensory processing, and routines.
What is Autism (or ASD)?
A learning difference affecting reading and language processing.
What is dyslexia?
This animal scientist and autism advocate thinks in pictures and revolutionized livestock facility design.
Who is Temple Grandin?
Term describing people whose brain functions are considered typical by societal standards.
What is neurotypical?
This commonly affects attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity.
What is ADHD?
Often involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors used to reduce anxiety.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A young Swedish climate activist who has publicly shared her experience with autism.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
Adjustments that help people succeed in school or work.
What are accommodations?
This condition involves reoccurring seizures caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain.
What is epilepsy?
Affects how the brain processes sounds, despite normal hearing ability.
What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?
An American Olympic gymnast known for incredible focus and resilience, who has ADHD.
Who is Simone Biles?
This term describes repetitive movements or sounds people use to regulate emotions or sensory input.
What is stimming?
What is Tourette's Syndrome?
A learning difference affecting understanding numbers, math symbols, and calculations.
What is dyscalculia?
A world-famous composer and pianist who has been determined to likely have been on the autism spectrum.
This type of device helps people communicate using symbols, typing, or buttons that produce speech.
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication device (AAC)?
Often affects writing ability, such as handwriting and organizing thoughts on paper.
What is dysgraphia?
Affects a person's ability to coordinate physical movements and motor skills.
What is dyspraxia?
A famous Renaissance painter and inventor believed to have dyslexia based on his notebooks.
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?