Understanding Asperger's Syndrome

What is Asperger's Syndrome?

• Asperger's Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder.

• Asperger's Syndrome is a mental illness.

• Asperger's Syndrome is a type of learning disability.

• Asperger's Syndrome is a contagious disease.

What are some common characteristics of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome?

• Lack of social skills, absence of repetitive behaviors, disinterest in specific subjects, no difficulties with nonverbal communication

• Difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, intense interests in specific subjects, challenges with nonverbal communication

• Strong verbal communication skills, lack of intense interests, ease in social interactions, no challenges with nonverbal communication

• Excellent social skills, lack of repetitive behaviors, broad range of interests, strong nonverbal communication skills

How does Caitlin, the main character in Mockingbird, experience the world differently due to her Asperger's Syndrome?

• Caitlin experiences no sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights

• Caitlin experiences a heightened sense of taste and smell

• Caitlin experiences difficulty with social interactions, understanding emotions, and interpreting nonverbal cues. She also has a heightened sensitivity to certain stimuli such as loud noises and bright lights.

• Caitlin experiences no difference in the world due to her Asperger's Syndrome

What is one way in which Caitlin copes with her emotions?

• practicing mindfulness and meditation

• eating junk food

• ignoring her emotions

• listening to music

Why is it important to understand Asperger's Syndrome?

• Understanding Asperger's Syndrome is not important and does not have any benefits.

• Understanding Asperger's Syndrome helps to identify and label people with the condition.

• Understanding Asperger's Syndrome promotes acceptance, support, and inclusion for individuals with the condition.

• Understanding Asperger's Syndrome leads to discrimination and exclusion of individuals with the condition.

What is one misconception about Asperger's Syndrome?

• It is a form of autism.

• It is a mental illness.

• It can be cured with medication.

• It is caused by bad parenting.

How can individuals with Asperger's Syndrome benefit from support and understanding?

• By providing them with patience, understanding, structure, and routine.

• By ignoring their needs and preferences

• By constantly changing their routine and environment

• By criticizing and blaming them for their behavior

What is one way in which schools can create an inclusive environment for students with Asperger's Syndrome?

• Excluding students with Asperger's Syndrome from group activities.

• Implementing sensory-friendly classrooms and spaces.

• Providing extra homework assignments for students with Asperger's Syndrome.

• Assigning a separate classroom for students with Asperger's Syndrome.

What is the purpose of the book Mockingbird?

• To entertain readers with a thrilling plot

• To explore themes of racial injustice and the loss of innocence.

• To provide a historical account of racial injustice

• To promote racial injustice and the loss of innocence