Vocabulary
Neurodiversity is defined as differences in the _____.
A) Heart
B) Nerves
C) Brain
C) Brain
What do people with Down Syndrome have extra of?
A) A chromosome
B) A toe
C) A valve in their heart
A) A chromosome
Humans are born with 46 chromosomes, but people with Down Syndrome have 47! Chromosome number 21 is duplicated.
True or false: You could not become a famous actor or singer if you're diagnosed with Tourette's.
FALSE - You can do anything, no matter what your diagnosis is. Billy Eilish is a famous singer, and she also has Tourette's!
True or false: Both neurotypical and neurodivergent people have strengths and weaknesses.
TRUE - everyone has strengths and weaknesses. It is important to know yourself so that you can use your strengths to your advantage and get extra help with your weaknesses.
Define the word neurotypical.
A) A person who's brain works in a typical manner.
B) A person who eats in a typical manner.
C) A person who moves in a typical manner.
A) A person who's brain works in a typical manner.
Dyslexia is when someone has trouble with...
A) Writing
B) Speaking
C) Reading
C) Reading
Sometimes people with dyslexia see letters out of order or backwards.
The creator of Pokémon (Satoshi Tajiri) is diagnosed with what?
A) Autism
B) ADHD
C) Dyslexia
A) Autism
His hobbies growing up included insect collecting and anime, which inspired the concept of Pokémon!
What does neurodiversity NOT impact?
A) How we THINK
B) How we FEEL
C) How we COMMUNICATE
D) How we SMELL
D) How we SMELL
Neurodivergents and neurotypicals should both wear deodorant!
What is the neurodiversity movement?
A) A group of neurodivergent people plan to march together.
B) A group of people who are advocating for the rights of neurodivergent people.
C) People who are neurodivergent are trying to move more to live active, healthy lifestyles.
B) A group of people who are advocating for the rights of neurodivergent people.
Neurodivergent people aren't always treated fairly... the neurodiversity movement is led by a group of people who are trying to fix that!
What does ADHD stand for?
A) Active dominant health disorder
B) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C) Adjusted declining heart disorder
B) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
This is when someone has difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or sitting still.
The person who plays Hermoine Granger on Harry Potter is diagnosed with ADHD... what is her real name?
A) Emma Stone
B) Emma Watson
C) Emery Watson
B) Emma Watson
She also went to college at Brown University in Rhode Island... smart cookie!
What is the symbol for neurodiversity?
A) An infinity sign
B) A heart
C) A puzzle piece
A) An infinity sign
The rainbow infinity sign symbolizes neurodiversity
Define self-advocacy.
A) Loving oneself.
B) Making sure you get every accommodation possible in school.
C) Speaking up for yourself and what you need to succeed.
C) Speaking up for yourself and what you need to succeed.
It is important to know your strengths and weaknesses! You may have to speak up for yourself and ask for help or accommodations to help you succeed in your areas of weakness.
When someone is diagnosed with autism, they prefer to identify as...
A) A person with autism
B) An autistic person
C) Either one... it is up to the individual!
C) Either one... it is up to the individual!
Some people prefer to use person first language (person with autism) while others prefer to use identity first language (autistic person).
Which famous rapper self-identifies as having autism?
A) Jay Z
B) Kanye West
C) Eminem
C) Eminem (The Real Slim Shady!)
True or false: Neurodivergent people should work hard to blend in with neurotypical people.
FALSE - neurodiversity is beautiful and should be celebrated. We can learn from one another because we think in different ways!
Explain the difference between neurotypical people and neurodivergent people.
Neurotypical people have brains that work in a "typical" manner, while neurodivergent people have brains that work in unique ways.
Which diagnosis causes people to have "tics"?
A) Tourette's
B) Autism
C) ADHD
A) Tourette's
People with Tourette's may have involuntary movements or vocalizations
Simone Biles, the Olympic gymnast, is diagnosed with what?
A) Tourette's
B) ADHD
C) Dyslexia
ADHD
She also has reportedly struggled with anxiety, which led her to withdraw at the Olympic games in 2020. Now that she has worked on her mental health, she is going to compete again in 2024!
What percentage of people are considered neurodivergent?
A) 1%... it is very rare
B) 15-20%... a good amount of people
C) 90%... almost everyone is neurodivergent
B) 15-20%... a good amount of people
That is about 1 in every 5 people!