Things about ASD in the book
The name of the person who has Autism in this book
Matt
One sport that speaker and Matt play
Football, basketball, soccers, and baseball
Something that Matt is very interested where him and his friends would even read books and watch movies together
Animals!
True or false: Is everyone with Autism the same?
False
Why do some people with autism like routine and repetition?
Being able to have control in ones life, it is comforting, or it helps them manage their social and emotional responses
One reason why Matt gets frustrated or anxious so easily
Loud noises, taking his seat on the swings, kids not asking to borrow and and the speakers toys, people ignoring him, or his best friend going home.
The reason that some kids found Matt weird when they were playing freeze tag
Because they thought he talked weird.
Something one of the kids don't ask permission to borrow when Matt and the Speaker are at the pool?
Squirt Guns or balls
Finish the sentence: "Being different doesn't mean _____ _____
"being less"
One example of how someone with Autism might stim?
Answers vary
One scenario where Matt feels triggered due to certain events.
Loud noises, taking his seat on the swings, kids not asking to borrow and and the speakers toys, people ignoring him, or his best friend going home.
Why was Matt upset/frustrated when the pool was closed for repairs?
Because he doesn't like when plans suddenly change.
The name of the basketball team the speaker and Matt play for
Cougers Basketball Team
Give me 2 misinterpretation within ASD
Answers vary
True or False: When someone with autism ignores you or has a lack of reaction, is it intentional? Why?
False because being with Autism sometimes have difficulty in regulating emotions and feeling which doesn't make it intentional