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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!