Dog Therapy
What breed are Breeze and Maisie?
Golden Retrievers
True or False: More boys are diagnosed with ASD than girls.
True
Respect or Disrespect: Johnny borrows his sister's iPad and then accidentally breaks it. He gave it back to her without telling her what happened.
Disrespect
What is the first thing you should do when you feel yourself getting angry or upset?
Take a few deep breaths.
What is the term for speaking up for yourself?
Self-Advocacy
What breed is Rhett?
Papillon
When can a person be reliably diagnosed with ASD?
Two years old
Respect or Disrespect: A student is tardy to class every day and when they arrive, they have to ask for a pencil each day.
Disrespect
Name two strategies you can use to calm down before reacting to a situation that is frustrating?
Take a walk, count to 10, listen to music, talk to a trusted peer/adult, do an activity you enjoy, etc.
True or False: Only individuals with a disability need to advocate for themselves.
FALSE
Who has Tansy?
Lorene
This very famous entrepreneur has publicly announced his ASD diagnosis.
Elon Musk
Respect or Disrespect: Another student bumps into you in the hallway and causes you to drop all of your belongings. They quickly apologize and offer to help you pick up your belongings.
Respect
What is an effective strategy for not interrupting the teacher with off-topic questions?
Write it down!
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
Which dog is a Boykin Spaniel?
Tansy
Approximately how many children in the United States are diagnosed with ASD?
1 in 36
Two teachers are having a discussion with each other, but you have an important question to ask. What should you do?
Say "excuse me" and apologize for interrupting, then explain that you have a question.
When having conversations with another person, peer or adult, it is important to let the other speaker finish their statements so that you do not ________________.
Interrupt
How can you self-advocate if you cannot see the board?
Ask the teacher to sit closer or ask for a copy of the notes.
What breed is Reyne?
Welsh Springer Spaniel
What is the number one cause of death for children with ASD?
Drowning
The teacher is giving a test and you are very sick. You are cannot help it, but you keep sneezing and coughing. What should you do?
You should ask the teacher to go the nurse and if you can take your test a different day.
What does the acronym T.H.I.N.K. stand for?
T - Is it TRUE?
H - Is it HELPFUL?
I - Is it IMPORTANT?
N - Is it NECESSARY?
K - Is it KIND?
How can you respectfully self-advocate if you did not receive extended time for an assignment and that is an accommodation on your IEP?
Kindly ask the teacher to use your extended time or speak to your Case Manager/Resource Teacher.