Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity

What is the concept that explains the differences in how people's brains work?

• Neurogenesis

• Neuroscience

• Neuroplasticity

• Neurodiversity

Why might an autistic person find it difficult to switch tasks?

• They have a limited attention span

• They prefer to work alone

• They lack interest in new tasks

• Their brain processes multiple inputs simultaneously

How do autistic individuals often perceive sensory information?

• They ignore it completely

• They are unaffected by sensory inputs

• They experience it more intensely

• They perceive it the same as everyone else

Why might routines be important for autistic individuals?

• They are unable to create new routines

• They dislike any form of change

• They are not important at all

• Routines help manage their thought processes

What is one positive aspect of how autistic people think?

• They are unable to focus

• They are great at problem-solving

• They excel at multitasking

• They avoid problem-solving

What is a common challenge autistic people face in communication?

• They only communicate through writing

• They refuse to communicate

• They have difficulty understanding social norms

• They cannot speak at all

What is the 'double empathy problem' in autism?

• Both autistic and neurotypical people struggle to understand each other

• Empathy is doubled in autistic individuals

• Only autistic people struggle to communicate

• Autistic people have no empathy

What is 'stimming' and why is it important for autistic individuals?

• A communication method

• A form of exercise

• A repetitive movement for self-regulation

• A type of diet

How can you support an autistic person in communication?

• By being patient and understanding

• By avoiding communication

• By correcting their speech

• By insisting they speak more

What is a lesser-known fact about autism related to movement?

• They dislike any form of movement

• Their body may move involuntarily

• They have complete control over their movements

• Autistic people never move