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Welcome to the Neuroverse!

Learning About How All Our Brains Are Amazing!

This page is designed to help young students learn about autism and discover ways to support friends and family members of autistic individuals. The content provided here is sourced from various reliable resources and is freely available to share as needed. Teachers and parents are encouraged to use this page with students and are responsible for appropriately delivering the content in a way that aligns with their needs.

What is Neurodiversity?

Different Brain Functions

Neurodiversity means all our brains work differently.

No "Right Way"

There's no "right way" for a brain to work!

Prevalence

About 1 in 5 people have brains that think, learn, or feel differently.

Who Belongs to the Neuroverse?

Who else Lives in the Neuroverse?

Everyone

Everyone lives in the Neuroverse!

Different Brains

Some people's brains work a little differently, like those with ADHD or autism.

Exciting World

These differences make the world exciting!

What is Autism or ASD?

What is ASD?

ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Brain Characteristics

Autism means your brain likes routines and may notice things others don't.

Focus Power

People with autism are great at focusing on what they love!

  • It is a brain-based (neurological) condition that includes a
    combination of persistent problems such as difficulty with
    communication, interacting with friends and repetitive and/or restricted interests.
  • People with ASD may have challenges with sensory input, executive
    functioning & co-regulation skills.

Autism Superpowers

Detail Focus

Be great at focusing on details

Creative Hobbies

Be very creative in their favorite hobbies

Unique Perception

Notice things others don't see!

Impulse Control

Sensory

Fitting in

Flexibility

Regulation

Communication

Memory

Paying Attention



How Can We Help Friends with Autism?

1

Be Kind and Patient

Be kind and patient if they like to play or talk differently.

2

Invite to Join

Ask if they want to join in!

3

Celebrate Interests

Celebrate the things they love.

Tools to Help with Autism

Schedule

People with ASD often think in pictures. A schedule with visuals help kids to know what's coming next

Quiet Spaces

Quiet spaces for breaks help us regulate. Sensory rooms are so nice!

Shared Interests

Friends who share their interests!

Be Empathetic

Use nice words and be kind!

Why Autism is Amazing

New Perspectives

Autism helps people see the world in a new way.

Sharing Passions

They share their passions and make the world more interesting!

Thank You!

Thank you for exploring the Neuroverse with me!

Remember: Everyone is special and unique!