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Supporting Neurodiverse and Deaf Neurodiverse Individuals, in partnership with RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf

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1.  Which of the following neurotypes is included under the umbrella of neurodiversity?
  1. Autistic
  2. ADHD
  3. Dyslexic
  4. All of the above
2.  Which of the following are considered to be a risk of masking?
  1. Strong sense of identity
  2. Improved self esteem
  3. Loss of identity and authentic relationships
  4. Improved safety awareness
3.  The Double Empathy Problem shows which of the following?
  1. We should be extra empathetic to neurodiverse people
  2. Neurodiverse people are more empathetic than neurotypical
  3. Neurodiverse and neurotypical communication breakdowns are often due to a communication mismatch and differences in perspective taking
  4. Neurodiverse people are more likely to cause communication breakdowns because perspective taking is challenging for them.
4.  If a student stays on one topic or interest for a prolonged period of time, and seems to focus on this topic only, it may indicate which of the following?
  1. The student is neurodiverse and this is a high interest topic
  2. The student is neurotypical, but may have limited language or language deprivation so they are focusing on a topic that feels safe and comfortable to discuss
  3. The student is trying to bore you
  4. Both A & B
5.  Which of the following neurodiverse traits may more greatly impact a Deaf student’s ability to communicate?
  1. Facial expression: Differences in facial expression may impact ASL grammar
  2. Visual Stimming: visual stimming may pull visual attention away from language information/a signer
  3. Working memory: Challenges with working memory may impact fingerspelling
  4. All of the above