True or false: People with Tourette's Syndrome tic on purpose to get attention.
False; Tics are involuntary, meaning the person does not do them on purpose.
Can you name a common strength of autistic people?
Pattern recognition, logical thinking, remembering facts, attention to detail, etc.
Name a celebrity with ADHD.
Emma Watson, Simone Biles, Justin Bieber, etc.
Name a celebrity with Tourette's Syndrome.
Billie Eilish, Seth Rogen, Tim Howard, etc.
What is a challenge autistic people can have?
Understanding social cues, sensitivity to lights, smells, touch
What is something that can be challenging for people with ADHD?
Starting/finishing tasks, staying organized, paying attention to certain things, etc.
What is a common strength of people with Tourette's Syndrome?
Creativity, problem solving, empathy, resilience, etc.
What is a common strength of people with ADHD?
Creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, good under pressure, etc.
Name a celebrity with autism.
Satoshi Tajiri, Greta Thunberg, Tim Burton, etc.
Why do we learn about neurodiversity?
To understand different brain conditions, to understand ourselves better, to promote acceptance
Name a celebrity with dyslexia.
Whoopi Goldberg, Muhammad Ali, Tom Holland, etc.
People with Tourette's Syndrome may be able to suppress their tics for a short amount of time.
True
False
People with Tourette's Syndrome may have fewer or no tics when singing, playing an instrument, or watching TV.
True
False
What is a common strength of people with dyslexia?
Creativity, problem solving, etc.
What is difficult for dyslexic people to do?
Reading, writing, spelling
True or false: People with Tourette's Syndrome may tic more when they are relaxed and well-rested.
False; They tend to tic more when stressed, anxious, or tired.
What does the prefix "neuro" mean?
Brain