Autism
What is the ratio in number of children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
1 in 36
True or false: Autism means someone cannot live independently.
False, many people can!
About how many individuals with autism spectrum disorder will exit high school each year in the United States? Many services required by law end abruptly after high school, leaving young adults under-supported.
50,000
About __% of people with autism spectrum disorder also have another genetic, neurological, or metabolic disorder.
10
Autism is described as a ______ because everyone is different and are at different levels.
spectrum
In which stage of life is autism usually diagnosed?
Early childhood
Which month of the year is dedicated to Autism Acceptance and Awareness?
April
Is there a cure for ASD?
No
WHat symbol is typically used to represent autism awareness?
Puzzle piece
ASD stands for...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What detail-oriented skill do many people with autism show?
Attention to detail
What is the two-word process sometimes used to identify autism I children, involving observation and standardized tools?
DIagnostic assessment
Parents do not and cannot cause autism spectrum disorder. Although the multiple causes of ASD are not known, it is known that parental behavior before, during, and after pregnancy does not cause ASD.
Some people in the autism community are sensitive to loud sounds, bright lights, or certain textures. This s called sensory _____.
sensitivity
What symbol (often rainbow colors) represents neurodiversity?
infinity symbol
What is the preferred term nowadays for many in the autism community?
A person with autism
What's a term used to describe autistic traits that may be less obvious and sometimes missed, especially in females?
Masking
Boys are nearly ___ times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD.
5
True or false: Autism is a disease.
False, a disorder
What is the one different part of someone's body if they have autism?
their brain
What type of therapy helps with communication skills?
Speech therapy
Savant ability
Are girls often under or over diagnosed with autism and misdiagnosed with other conditions?
Under
Children and teens with autism often have lower _____ _______ than their peers. (This one's really tough!)
bone density
What is it called when some people in the autism community repeat words or phrases?
Echolalia