What is Autism?
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, experience the environment, and behave.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Boys are this many times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
What is 4?
A strategy used by some, consciously or unconsciously, to blend in and be more accepted in society.
What is masking?
Autism can be diagnosed with an online assessment.
False.
While there are many online tests that highlight characteristics and tendencies of autism, these assessment do not always address the many factors that can contribute to manifestation of these characteristics and tendencies.
An individual who starts showing signs of anxiety.
What are de-escalation strategies (i.e. divert attention, attempt to communicate/listen, employ sensory strategies)?
The autism spectrum is not considered linear, but is more like a ____.
What is a color wheel or pie chart?
About 1 in this number of children were identified with autism spectrum disorder among a 2022 sample of 8-year-olds.
Repeated movements (like hand flapping or spinning) and/or repeated behaviors (like saying a word or listening to a song on repeat) are examples of ____.
What is stimming?
Autism only affects children; individuals "grow out" of it as they get older.
False.
Autism is a lifelong condition, though individuals may develop strategies and supports to manage challenges throughout their lives.
What is a visual schedule and/or timer?
Characteristics or symptoms of autism typically manifest by this age.
What is 2 years old?
Intellectual disability, ADHD, anxiety, sleep difficulties, gastrointestinal difficulties, depression, epilepsy, and Fragile X Syndrome are all examples.
What are Co-Occurring Diagnosis?
Behavior, verbal, listening, non-verbal (body language), visual, and written are all examples.
What is communication?
All individuals with autism are nonverbal.
False.
Many individuals with autism can speak, while others may communicate using alternative methods like sign language or assistive communication devices.
What are social stories, structured language, first-then, visual cues?
Exhibiting enhanced or exceptional skills or abilities in a specific area.
What is Savant Syndrome?
What is Autisms Level 1?
The repetition of words or phrases.
What is echolalia?
There is not a single identified cause of autism.
True.
There is not a single identified cause for autism. There are current studies that are researching connections to genetic conditions (i.e. Fragile X Syndrome), that have been associated with individuals diagnosed with autism.
An individual has difficulty with expressive and/or receptive language.
What are visual cues or supports?
The term used to describe individuals with autism who demonstrates skills and abilities, but may not be able to live independently.
What is Autism Level 2?
Roughly this percentage of individuals with autism are diagnosed with epilepsy.
What is 25-30%?
This term refers to the use of a device, like a tablet or communication board, to help a person with autism communicate when they are nonverbal or have difficulty with speech.
What is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device?
The prevalence of autism has increased in recent years.
False.
While the the number of individuals identified as having autism has risen significantly, this is not necessarily due to an actual increase in cases. Improved awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and a better understanding of autism have led to more individuals being diagnosed at an earlier age, particularly those with milder forms of the disorder.
An individual who is overwhelmed by sensory input?
What are sensory tools/anchors (i.e. headphones, fidgets, etc.)?