Autism Facts
True or False - Autism is more commonly diagnosed in boys than in girls?
What is True?
Studies have consistently found that autism is more prevalent in boys than in girls, with some estimates suggesting that the gender ratio may be as high as 4:1. However, recent research has suggested that autism may be underdiagnosed in girls due to differences in how the condition presents in females, leading some experts to believe that the actual gender ratio may be closer to 2:1.
What term is used to describe a legal document that outlines the individualized education program for a student with autism in the United States?
What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
This 1988 film follows an autistic savant named Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman, and his younger brother, played by Tom Cruise, as they travel across the country.
What is "Rain Man"?
This animal behavior expert and primatologist, known for her work with chimpanzees, is as an example of a person with autism who achieved great success.
Who is Jane Goodall?
This inventor and artist, known for his work on electricity and for his eccentric behavior, is often speculated to have been on the autism spectrum.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
What is the term used to describe a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors or interests?
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
What teaching method emphasizes the use of visual aids and supports to help individuals with autism understand and navigate their environment?
What is visual supports?
Visual supports can include things like pictures, diagrams, schedules, and other visual cues that can help individuals with autism better comprehend information and communicate their needs.
What well-known filmmaker has been open about his own experiences with autism and has incorporated themes of social isolation, misfit characters, and unusual perspectives in many of his films, including "Edward Scissorhands" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Who is Tim Burton?
This actor and comedian, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and in films such as "Billy Madison" and "Happy Gilmore," is often cited as an example of a person with autism who has achieved great success.
Who is Adam Sandler?
This scientist, known for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity and for being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is often speculated to have been on the autism spectrum.
Who is Marie Curie?
The CDC estimates that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children in the United States is around 1 in ---- births.
What is 54?
What is the name of the federal law that requires schools in the United States to provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities, including autism?
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
The IDEA is a federal law that requires schools in the United States to provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities, including autism. The law outlines the rights and protections that are afforded to students with disabilities, and requires schools to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student with autism.
This 2017 Netflix series follows a teenager with autism named Sam as he navigates high school, relationships, and family dynamics.
What is "Atypical"?
What well-known entrepreneur and tech industry titan has publicly disclosed that he has autism and has used his platform to raise awareness and advocate for the needs of people with autism?
Who is Elon Musk?
What English naturalist and biologist, who is credited with developing the theory of evolution, is believed by some scholars to have exhibited traits consistent with autism?
Who was Charles Darwin?
What term describes the repetition of words, phrases, or sounds spoken by others that is a common symptom of autism?
What is Echolalia?
Echolalia is a common symptom of autism, characterized by the repetition of words, phrases, or sounds spoken by others. Individuals with autism may use echolalia as a way to process language or to communicate their needs and wants.
What is the legal right guaranteed to students with disabilities under the IDEA that ensures they receive a free, appropriate, and public education that meets their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living?
What is FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)?
This children's TV show features a character with autism named Julia, who was introduced to the show in 2017.
What is "Sesame Street"?
What English actor and filmmaker, best known for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs," has spoken publicly about his diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism?
Who is Anthony Hopkins?
While there is no definitive evidence that Albert Einstein had autism, many have speculated that he may have exhibited traits consistent with the condition. One example is his extreme focus on a particular area of interest. What area of science was Einstein known for his contributions to?
What is physics?
Who is credited with the first discovery of autism in 1943?
Who is Dr. Leo Kanner.
Kanner observed a group of children who exhibited a distinct pattern of behavior, which he described as a "profound lack of affective contact" and "an obsessive desire for the preservation of sameness." Kanner's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the modern understanding of autism.
What is the legal requirement under the IDEA that ensures students with disabilities are educated in the most inclusive setting possible, while still receiving the support and services they need to succeed academically and socially?
What is LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)?
What American actor and filmmaker is the father of a son with autism and has used his celebrity status to raise awareness and funding for autism research and advocacy?
Who is Robert De Niro?
This animal rights activist and bestselling author, known for her work on behalf of animals, is cited as an example of a person with autism who achieved great success.
Who is Temple Grandin?
This artist, known for his surrealist paintings and sculptures, is often speculated to have been on the autism spectrum.
Who is Salvador Dali?