Knowledge Learned From Autism Presentation

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Knowledge Learned From Autism Presentation - Quiz

This quiz is designed to test the knowledge learned from the general education presentation over Autism given in class on December 3rd 2008.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Before 1943, Autism was often
    • A. 

      Over diagnosed

    • B. 

      Undiagnosed

    • C. 

      Viewed as some form of retardation or insanity

    • D. 

      Both B and C

    • E. 

      All of the above

  • 2. 
    Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism where the individual is able to?
    • A. 

      Care for one's self

    • B. 

      See

    • C. 

      Play an instrument

    • D. 

      Speak

    • E. 

      Create detailed drawings

  • 3. 
    The definition of autism literally means...?
  • 4. 
    According to the Autism Society of America, how many people are diagnosed with autism?
    • A. 

      15 out of every 10,000

    • B. 

      5 out of every 10,000

    • C. 

      150 out of every 10,000

    • D. 

      15 out of every 1,000

    • E. 

      5 out of every 1,000

  • 5. 
    Although diagnosing Autism has come a long way, it is not fool proof. For a person to be diagnosed with Autism, they must exhibit how many symptoms associated with autism?
    • A. 

      4 symptoms from A & B

    • B. 

      6 symptoms from A & B

    • C. 

      4 symptoms from A,B, or C

    • D. 

      5 symptoms from A,B, or C

    • E. 

      6 symptoms from A,B,or C

  • 6. 
    True or False. Individuals with Autism exhibit an ability to learn and comprehend almost any language.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 7. 
    True or False.The Rubella virus, Encephalitis, and Valproic acid are environmental factors that have been identified with symptoms linked to Autsim?
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 8. 
    A 1994 study on the use of Thalidomide in pregnant women showed that out of 100 women, every...
    • A. 

      2 babies developed autism

    • B. 

      3 babies developed autism

    • C. 

      5 babies developed autism

    • D. 

      0 babies developed autism

    • E. 

      Thalidomide was not a significant factor in developing autism.

  • 9. 
    Fetal Alcohol syndrome may cause autism when exposure is?
    • A. 

      During the early gestational period

    • B. 

      Anytime during the first trimester

    • C. 

      Prior to egg fertilization

    • D. 

      Any time during pregnancy

    • E. 

      Whatever! Alcohol helps fetal development and it takes the edge off of pregnancy.

  • 10. 
    Ethical consideration involving the diagnosis and treatment of autistic individuals is varied. From an ethical standpoint, which of these options should always be considered when discussing autism?
    • A. 

      In-utero diagnostic testing

    • B. 

      Short and long term care

    • C. 

      Insurance Coverage(s)

    • D. 

      Public Resources

    • E. 

      All of the above

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