What is autism?
Autism is a type of ______ disorder.
Developmental
Name one social difficulty someone with autism might have.
Trouble with eye contact.
True or False: Vaccines cause autism.
False.
Does awareness of autism look the same in every country?
No.
What kind of therapy helps with talking and communication?
Speech therapy.
True or False: Autism affects how people communicate and interact.
True
Name one communication challenge in autism.
Trouble with back-and-forth conversation
Autism is caused by one thing or many things?
Many things.
What can happen when a culture misunderstands autism?
People may not get diagnosed early.
What therapy uses rewards to teach skills?
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).
What does the “spectrum” in Autism Spectrum Disorder mean?
People can have different levels of support needs.
Give one example of a repetitive behavior.
Rocking, hand-flapping, or repeating phrases.
Name one genetic or family-related risk factor.
Having a close family member with autism.
Why might girls be diagnosed less often?
They may hide symptoms better.
Name one tool that can help with sensory overload
Headphones, fidgets, or weighted blankets.
What book do doctors use to diagnose autism?
The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual).
What is it called when someone is very sensitive to sounds or lights?
Sensory sensitivity.
Name one possible prenatal (before birth) factor.
Older parents or certain pregnancy complications.
What is the idea of “neurodiversity”?
Brain differences like autism are natural and valid.
What therapy helps with stress or emotions?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Autism used to include Asperger’s. What happened to it?
It is now part of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Name one daily task someone with autism may find harder to plan or organize.
Starting homework, cleaning a room, or switching tasks
What does “multifactorial” mean?
Autism can come from several different influences together
How can stigma affect autistic people?
It can limit support or acceptance.
What does “team support” mean for autism?
Using many helpers (speech, OT, therapists) together.