Autism Statistics
__________ are four times more likely than girls to have autism.
A. girls
B. boys
B. boys
In the movie, Temple is often overwhelmed by loud noises, like the buzzing of the fan. She also doesn't like the way some clothes feel against her skin, and she only eats certain foods such as jello and pudding. What autism challenge is this?
What is sensory.
Although she eventually became a world-renowned speaker, Temple did not begin to speak until she reached this age, leading doctors to initially suggest she be institutionalized.
What is 4 years old.
Because Temple felt a "connection" to how animals sensed the world, Temple believed that humans have a duty to give these creatures a "good life" and a peaceful death. This is called treating them ______________.
What is humanely.
All autistic people are ______________ disabled.
A. intellectually (how smart)
B. physically (body)
A. intellectually
Autism is the ____________ growing developmental disability in the U.S.
A. slowest
B. fastest
A. fastest
Temple often struggles to understand "small talk" or sarcasm; she tends to take things very literally, which is a common trait where people say exactly what they mean. What autism challenge is she showing here?
What is communication.
What did Temple do to get expelled from her first high school?
What is throw a book at another student for being bullied.
She realized that treating animals humanely wasn’t just the right thing to do morally—it actually resulted in a better "product." When an animal is stressed right before it dies, its body releases _________(the stress hormone) and adrenaline.
What is cortisol.
Autism comes from bad ______________.
A. kids
B. parenting
B. parenting
In the last 20 years, autism diagnoses have increased by _______%.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
When Temple becomes interested in a subject, like science or cattle, she focuses on it with extreme intensity, a trait often called a "special" or "highly focused" this. What autism characteristic is this?
What is routines and fixations.
As a child, Temple felt a deep sense of calm when spinning or applying pressure to her body - a sensation she later replicated by building this famous device on her aunt's ranch.
What is the squeeze machine.
Temple redesigned this cattle station, which is used to clean cattle of parasites, by adding a curved entrance so the animals couldn't see the water ahead and wouldn't panic. Her ramp design allowed them to walk in calmly, which was safer for the animals and the people working there.
What is a dip vat.
People with autism cannot feel _________________.
A. emotions
B. pain
A. emotions
Autism affects 1 in ______ children.
A. 67
B. 59
C. 76
B. 59
To calm herself down when she feels panicked, trigged, or "overloaded," Temple often uses a machine she built that provides deep pressure, showing her need for this type of physical comfort. What autism characteristic is this called?
What is stimming.
Instead of using words or language, Temple’s brain processes every thought as if it were one of these captured by a camera.
What is a picture (or photo).
In modern slaughterhouses, Temple designed curved chutes with solid walls because she realized cattle have a natural instinct to do this while moving.
What is move in a circle.
Autism only affects _____.
A. adults
B. children
B. children
According to research, nearly _______ of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have at least one co-occurring mental health condition, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.
A. 38%
B. 58%
C. 78%
C. 78%
In many scenes in the movie, Temple looks at the floor or away from people while talking to them because doing this specific "social rule" can feel overwhelming or distracting for her. What autism characteristic is this?
What is making eye contact (social skills).
Former _________ scientist , turned high school teacher, Dr. Carlock, recognized Temple’s visual way of thinking and encouraged her to build her "squeeze machine" as a scientific project.
What is NASA.
Temple is a hero to the Autism community because she showed the world that having a different type of brain isn't a "mistake," but a strength, famously saying that "The world needs all kinds of" these. In the movie, the phrase, "Different, not ________" was often stated.
Autism can be cured.
A. true
B. false
A. true