Understanding Autism: Disorder or Difference?

What is the main question posed about autism in the introduction?

• Is autism a genetic condition?

• Is autism a disorder to be fixed or a difference to be celebrated?

• Is autism caused by environmental factors?

• Is autism more prevalent in certain cultures?

What does the concept of neurodiversity suggest about the brain?

• All brains are identical.

• There is a single definition of a normal brain.

• Brains develop uniquely, similar to Cheetos.

• Brains are influenced only by genetics.

What does the term 'neurotypical' refer to?

• People who behave as expected by their society

• People with brain-based disabilities

• People who are diagnosed with autism

• People who are hypersensitive

How does Lina Fang describe her communication style?

• She has a lot of facial expressions.

• She communicates through writing only.

• She has reduced affect display.

• She uses a loud voice.

How does Sebastian describe his sensory experiences?

• He is sensitive only to sound.

• He has no sensory issues.

• He is hypersensitive to sensory input.

• He is hyposensitive to pain.

What historical treatment was used for autism that is now debunked?

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Electroconvulsive Therapy

• Medication

• Dietary Changes

What is a common misconception about autism's cause that has been disproven?

• It is caused by diet.

• It is caused by lack of exercise.

• It is caused by poor parenting.

• It is caused by vaccines.

What is the significance of the year 1998 in the context of autism?

• Autism awareness became widespread.

• Autism was linked to vaccines.

• The term neurodiversity was first used.

• The first autism diagnosis was made.

What does the social model of disability propose for autistic individuals?

• They should be isolated from society.

• They should be taught to behave like neurotypicals.

• Society should be adjusted to accommodate them.

• They should be cured of their autism.

What analogy is used to describe the difference in processing between autistic and neurotypical individuals?

• Windows vs. macOS

• Android vs. iOS

• Linux vs. Unix

• Chrome vs. Firefox