Across
- 2. Feeling accepted and valued for who you are.
- 4. Showing care for someone’s feelings, needs, and choices.
- 9. Saying the identity first when that’s the person’s preference (example: “autistic person”). (two words)
- 10. When sensations or emotions are extremely overwhelming for a person.
- 11. Making sure everyone can take part and feel they belong.
- 12. The way a person learns best (seeing, hearing, doing, reading). (two words)
- 15. A calm place to rest or focus. (two words)
- 18. Usual ways or patterns of doing things.
- 19. Pictures, signs, or diagrams that help explain or remind. (two words)
- 23. Making spaces, tools, and systems usable for everyone.
- 24. Headphones or plugs to block or soften noise. (two words)
- 25. Changes to make something easier to use or understand.
- 28. Working together toward a shared goal.
- 29. Actions that help a person feel healthy, safe, and well.
- 31. Learning best by hearing.
- 32. Giving people what they need to have the same chance to succeed.
- 33. People think, learn, and experience in many natural ways.
- 34. A small item to move or hold that helps focus or calm.
- 35. The help a person needs to do something. (two words)
- 36. Changes or supports that help a person do their best.
- 38. Things a person is good at or enjoys.
Down
- 1. How a person keeps their body and feelings calm and steady.
- 3. Relying on each other and giving support both ways.
- 5. Sharing information or feelings in any way, spoken or not.
- 6. Learning best by doing or moving.
- 7. How the brain understands and responds to information.
- 8. Knowing what will happen next.
- 13. A person whose thinking and processing match the systems most places are built around.
- 14. Related to seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.
- 16. Speaking up for what you need and want. (two words)
- 17. Unfair or hurtful beliefs about a person or group.
- 20. Saying the person before their condition (example: “person with autism”).
- 21. An unfair preference for or against someone or something.
- 22. Words that are clear, simple, and easy to understand. (two words)
- 26. Describes tools or devices that help a person do tasks.
- 27. Things that make it hard for someone to take part.
- 30. A reaction to get something or avoid something, often stopping if the goal is met.
- 33. A person whose thinking or processing works differently than what is usually expected.
- 37. Understanding and caring about how someone feels.