Have you ever heard the word 'autism' before? What do you think it means?
Do you ever feel like people don’t understand how you feel?
Do you find it easier to talk to people or to show them things instead?
What does the word “different” mean to you? Is different bad?
Why do you think schools have fidget tools, movement breaks, or quiet areas?
Some people’s brains are like fast rollercoasters, others are like slow boats — which do you think yours is more like?
Have you ever felt like your brain works a bit differently than your friends’? What does that feel like?
If someone gets overwhelmed by loud noises, how can we help them feel more comfortable?
If your brain had a superpower, what would it be?
Would you want everyone in the world to think and feel exactly the same? Why or why not?
Imagine two people reading a book: one reads quietly, one fidgets while reading — is one way better?
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What’s something you’re really good at that others might find tricky?
What’s something that’s tricky for you, but easy for others?
What would you say to a friend who said, “My brain doesn’t work like everyone else’s”?