What is a common strength of people with dyslexia?
Creativity, problem solving, etc.
People with Tourette's Syndrome may be able to suppress their tics for a short amount of time.
False
True
What does the prefix "neuro" mean?
Brain
Name a celebrity with autism.
Satoshi Tajiri, Greta Thunberg, Tim Burton, etc.
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.
What is a common strength of people with ADHD?
Creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, good under pressure, etc.
What is something that can be challenging for people with ADHD?
Starting/finishing tasks, staying organized, paying attention to certain things, etc.
Can you name a common strength of autistic people?
Pattern recognition, logical thinking, remembering facts, attention to detail, etc.
What is a challenge autistic people can have?
Understanding social cues, sensitivity to lights, smells, touch
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.
What is a common strength of people with Tourette's Syndrome?
Creativity, problem solving, empathy, resilience, etc.
Name a celebrity with ADHD.
Emma Watson, Simone Biles, Justin Bieber, etc.
People with Tourette's Syndrome may have fewer or no tics when singing, playing an instrument, or watching TV.
True
False
Name a celebrity with Tourette's Syndrome.
Billie Eilish, Seth Rogen, Tim Howard, 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.