Facts
Boys are __ times more likely to have autism than girls.
Autism is a bio-nuerological developmental disability that generally appears before what age?
Age three.
What is a symptom of autism that neurotypical people may find hard to understand about autism?
What does ABA stand for?
applied behavioral analysis
Why are girls more likely to be under-diagnosed with autism?
Stigma and stereotypes.
Presentation
What percentage of people with autism are employed as adults?
60%
Social interaction.
Communication skills.
Cognitive function.
What is symptom of autism that makes it difficult to adapt to social situations?
Adjusting behavior based on different social environments.
What does Pivotal Response Training help with?
Teaches communication skills, motivation, and behavior monitoring.
True or False:
There is currently no medical detection blood test for autism
True
At what age can a child be diagnosed with autism?
Age two.
What other disorders can be developed in relation to autism?
Sleep disorders.
Feeding disorders.
Asthma.
True
What does Discreet Trial Training (DTT) teach?
Breaking down skills into smaller parts and rewards correct answers.
What is hyperlexia?
The ability to read above one’s age or grade level in school, commonly accompanies autism spectrum disorder
Which racial/ethnic group has a higher prevalence of autism than others?
Asian or pacific islander - 3.3%
About ___% of children with autism do not speak.
40%
Children with autism often line up _______ or ______.
toys or objects
What is Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)?
individual or small group therapy for children under the age of 5 to help with communication and problematic behaviors.
True or False:
People with autism are more likely to have an IQ that is higher than the national average.
True
What percentage of students with autism graduate with a high school degree?
76%
Compared to 86%
What is most important during the developmental process for children with autism?
Early intervention to teach skills.
An early sign of autism in babies is _______.
No babbling or pointing by age one
What others kinds of therapy can children with autism participate in?
Speech therapy and occupational therapy
Schizophrenia