Test Your Knowledge Of Autism

5 Questions | By Mtarrh | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 225

Autism often affects an individual’s ability to understand unspoken interpersonal communication, so someone with autism might not detect sadness based solely on one’s body language or sarcasm in one’s tone of voice. The quiz below is designed to see how much you know about autism. Give it a try and learn more!

Questions and Answers

1.

Autism is a ________________ disability.
- A.
  
  Neurological
- B.
  
  Developmental
- C.
  
  Psychological
- D.
  
  Genetic
2.

When does autism usually begin to appear?
- A.
  
  During the first 3 years.
- B.
  
  In the womb.
- C.
  
  During adolescence.
- D.
  
  During adulthood.
3.

How many children are born with autism?
- A.
  
  1 in 10
- B.
  
  1 in 50
- C.
  
  1 in 150
- D.
  
  1 in 1 million
4.

Autism is ____ times more prevalent in boys than girls.
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  100
5.

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of autism?
- A.
  
  Resistance to change.
- B.
  
  Tantrums.
- C.
  
  Uneven gross/fine motor skills.
- D.
  
  Extreme fear of danger.