Facts and Statistics
Common Misconceptions
Identification
Miscellaneous
100
Autism is a "spectrum disorder". TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE. The symptoms and characteristics of of autism can present themselves in a wide variety of combination, from mild to severe.
100
Autism is a single, well defined category of disability. MYTH OR FACT?
MYTH
100
Which of the following are categorized as an Autism Spectrum Disorder? a.) Asperger syndrom b.) childhood disintegrative disorder c.) Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified d.) A&C e.) all of the above
e.) all of the above
100
People with Asperger syndrome are likely to display impairment or abnormalities in the same areas as those with Autism, but typically _____ severe. a.) more b.) less
b.) less
200
Is Autism more prevalent in males or females?
MALES. The prevalence is 4 times higher for males.
200
All people with Autism are impaired in some cognitive areas but are highly intelligent or geniuses in other areas. MYTH OR FACT?
MYTH
200
List 3 common characteristics of people diagnosed with Autism.
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200
ABA, widely recognized as a safe and effective treatment for autism stands for: a.) Autism Behavior Analysis b.) Applied Behavioral Analysis c.) Autism and Behavior and Advice
b.) Applied Behavioral Analysis
300
Autism is a: a.) neurological/biological disorder b.) psychological/emotional disorder
a.) neurological/biological disorder
300
All individuals with autism are withdrawn, avoid eye contact, engage in self-injurious behavior, rock, spin objects and avoid affection. MYTH OR FACT?
MYTH
300
When a child receives a diagnosis of autism, he needs to meet diagnostic criteria in three areas. What are the three main areas? a.) sensory, behavior and language b.) communication/ language, social and behavior c.) language, social and special diets d.) language development, behaviors and sensory
b.) communication/ language, social and behavior
300
As many as __% of those diagnosed with Autism are considered to be mute. a.) 10% b.) 30% c.) 50%
c.) 50%
400
The number of diagnosed cases of Autism are: a.) Increasing b.) Decreasing
a.) Increasing
400
Autism is treatable but not curable. MYTH OR FACT?
FACT
400
Most children with autism are formally diagnosed by___ years of age. a.) 6 months b.) 1 year c.) 3 years
c.) 3 years
400
Is there a link between vaccinations and autism? a.) yes b.) no c.) studies are inconclusive
b.) no
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