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Wild
100
Symptoms of Autism are typically recognized at this age.
What is age 2 (12-24 months).
100
The economic costs of Autism Spectrum Disorder are on par with these two diseases.
What are Diabetes and ADHD.
100
Autism Awareness Month is recognized during this month.
What is April.
100
Autism was first recognized in this edition of the DSM.
What is the 3rd edition.
100

She is possibly the most well-know person with ASD.

Who is Temple Grandin?

200
This sign includes the repetition of words and phrases.
What is echolalia.
200
The latest prevalence data indicates 1 in how many persons are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
What is 68.
200
This country was the first to establish an Autism Society.
What is United Kingdom.
200
This Autism subtype is characterized by milder symptoms but do not have problems with language or intellectual disability.
What is Asperger Syndrome.
200

It was once thought that bad parenting, especially cold nonresponsive mothering, which was referred to as _______________ caused autism.

What is "refrigerator moms"?

300
This sign or symptom can be depicted through head banging.
What is self-injury.
300
During the 1990's, these were thought to be the cause of autism.
What are vaccines.
300
This Federal agency is a good resource for information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (as well as for infectious and other diseases).
What is the Centers for Disease Control Prevention.
300
This Autism subtype is also known as “atypical” autism.
What is Pervasive Development Disorder.
300

This famous researcher of autism studied 11 children from the Child Psychiatric Unit at Johns Hopkins University.

Who is Leo Kanner?

400

This condition in which the individual displays behaviors characteristic of ASD but also has remarkable skills or talents.

What is autism savant syndrome

400
This percent of the world population has Autism Spectrum Disorder.
What is one percent.
400
This was adopted in 1999 as the universal sign of autism awareness.
What is the puzzle ribbon.
400
This diagnostic criterion consists of difficulty engaging socially.
What is criterion A.
400
Changes in a child’s daily ______ results in temper tantrums.
What is routine.
500
Autism is more likely to be diagnosed in this gender.
What is male.
500
This many Americans live with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
What is 3.5 million.
500
This person published a paper in 1943 that referred to a condition with a “powerful de­sire for alone­ness and sameness” or "infantile autism".
Who is Dr. Leo Kanner.
500

This DSM-5 divides the divides the symptoms of autism into these two categories. 

What is "social communication impairment" and "repetitive/restricted behaviors".

500

Autism symptoms can include difficulty processing ______ information such as sounds, tastes, smells, and textures.

What is sensory.