Nervous System
Defining Autism
Treatment
Characteristics
100

True or false? "Is autism a spectrum?"

True.

100

What is the youngest age in which children can show early signs of autism?

At three (3) years old.

200

What type of disorder is Autism?

Neurodevelopmental disorder.

200

Is there a known cure for autism? 

No.

200

What does non-verbal mean? 

People who lack the ability to speak verbally or who struggle in doing so.

300

What part(s) of the nervous system does autism relate to?

The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

400

List some of the current known treatment plans for helping autistic individuals.

-behavioral management therapy.

-social skills training. 

-speech-language therapy.

-physical therapy.

-educational and school based therapies.


500

What factors of a person does autism effect? 

Name at least three factors.

-social skills.

-speech patterns.

-nonverbal communication skills.

-adapted behaviors.