Characteristics
Autism Disorders
Commonality
Strengths
Strategies
100
Two differences with communication are...
What is verbal and non-verbal
100

In the U.S., autism prevalence is lowest among which racial and ethnic group?

What is Whites at  2.7% of that population group.

  • Other group data:
  • Hispanic – 3.3%
  • Black – 3.7%
  • Asian or Pacific Islander – 3.8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native – 3.8% 
100

The average age of autism diagnosis in the U.S.?

What is 5 years old.
100

People with autism take ______seriously

What are rules.

100
Students are taught strategies at an early age... this is called
What is early intervention
200
One difference in students with autism related to social skills.
What is sharing emotions
200
Name the population of people where Autism occurs the most.
What are boys
200

1 out of every________ adults in the US have Autism

What is 45

200

People with autism have excellent __________

What is memory

200

What percentage of autistic students in the U.S. graduate with a diploma, versus 86% of all students?


What is 74. At times, students with special needs, including those with ASD, will graduate with a certificate rather than a diploma.

300
Understanding how others think is a difference in
What is social skills
300
There is an increased chance of having autism if
What is someone in the family has it.
300

As far as gender, how many males out of 100 in the US are diagnosed with autism?

What is 4,

300

Name three strengths of adults with high-functioning autism.

What is great at facts, dates, and numerical information

300

What percentage of people with disabilities, including autism, are employed?

What is 21% of adults.

400
Having trouble with conversation skills is an example of what type of difference
What is social skills
400
Classic Autism is in the ____________range of the spectrum
What is moderate
400

As far as gender, how many females out of 100 in the US are diagnosed with autism?

What is 1.

400

People with autism like to use their imaginations and usually are very______________

What is creative

400

What percentage of adults with autism in the U.S. are employed after receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services? These are state-provided services that help autistic individuals explore possible careers, find a job and secure needed accommodations in the workplace.


What is nearly early 60 %.

500

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by what? 

What is challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. 

500

Autism can be reliably diagnosed by a specialist by age? 

What is age 2.

500

What is the average age for the first autism intervention/therapies?

What is 4.7 years old,

500

Adult's with autism like to focus on their favorite thing or _______________ ________________

What is special interest

500

At what level of education do about 50% autistic youth in the U.S. receive VR (Vocational Rehabilitation)? 

What is 50%.

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