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Define Autism
A mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts.
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Name a U.S. President who is said to have had Autism?
Abraham Lincoln
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What does ASD stand for?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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What gender is ASD more likely to be in?

men/boys

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Is Asperger Syndrome currently part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder?
No, the DSM-5 removed Asperger Syndrome from the Autism Spectrum.
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Who is the man with a Net Worth of $76 Billion that is said to have autism?

Bill Gates

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What does AAC stand for?
augmentative and alternative communication
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Is ASD a lifelong condition?

 yes

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How many severity levels are under the Autism Spectrum Disorder?
3
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If one fraternal twin has ASD, what percent of a chance does the second twin have of also having ASD?

24%, the number is higher if the twins are identical.

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What is high-functioning autism?
High-functioning autism is basically mild autism, people display average or above average intelligence.
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Do ASD symptoms change with age?

yes

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What percentage of children with ASD have another neurological, genetic or metabolic disorder?

10%

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True or False, hyperlexia commonly accompanies ASD?

true

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What is a preference assessment?
Assessing the students’ likes and dislikes in terms of activities.
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True or False, ASD isn't more common than childhood cancer?

false