Autism Spectrum Disorder Quiz

11 Questions | By Agerke | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1342

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1.

The criteria for a medical diagnosis of Autism can be found in what reference book?
- A.
  
  Any standard encyclopedia
- B.
  
  DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition)
- C.
  
  New England Journal of Medicine
2.

By what age is Autism usually disagnosed?
- A.
  
  Age 16
- B.
  
  Age 2
- C.
  
  Age 18
- D.
  
  Age 3
3.

A developmental disorder is which of the following?
- A.
  
  One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood.
- B.
  
  A condition that enhances a person's ability to mathematically reason (i.e. Rain Man)
- C.
  
  Neither
4.

Which of the following is a sign of Autism?
- A.
  
  2 year old child does not react or respond when his name is called
- B.
  
  Child consistently does not seem interested in the reactions of others, especially the reactions parents
- C.
  
  Person does not seem aware of the feelings of others
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Which of the following causes Autism?
- A.
  
  Cold parenting
- B.
  
  Poor prenatal nutrition
- C.
  
  A single gene or chromosome 21
- D.
  
  There is no known single cause
6.

Autism can be cured with:
- A.
  
  Medications
- B.
  
  Behavior Therapy
- C.
  
  Dietary restrictions
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

Autism always causes:
- A.
  
  Amazing abilities like the Rain Man
- B.
  
  Aggressivness
- C.
  
  Mental Retardation
- D.
  
  None of the above
8.

Which of the following statements demonstrates "people first language"?
- A.
  
  I work with an autistic kid at school.
- B.
  
  I work with a child with autism at school.
- C.
  
  I work at a school for autistics.
- D.
  
  I work at a school for autistic people.
9.

Which of the following DOES NOT fall under the PDD designation?
- A.
  
  Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- B.
  
  Aspergers
- C.
  
  Autism
- D.
  
  Rett's Disorder
- E.
  
  Mental Retardation
10.

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11.

Which of the following to individuals with Autism often struggle with?
- A.
  
  Feeding themselves
- B.
  
  Going to school
- C.
  
  Sudden changes to established routines
- D.
  
  Working