Autism Lecture 2

What is the estimated prevalence of autism in the UK?

• 1 in 500

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 1000

• 1 in 10000

What is the male:female ratio for autism?

• 4:1

• 3:1

• 2:1

• 1:1

What is the difference between incidence and prevalence?

• Incidence is the proportion of a population with a condition at a specified time, while prevalence is the occurrence of a condition in a specified population

• Incidence is the occurrence of a condition in a specified population, while prevalence is the proportion of a population with a condition at a specified time

• Incidence and prevalence are the same

• Incidence and prevalence are unrelated to health conditions

What is the most recent estimated prevalence of autism in the US?

• 1 in 59

• 1 in 44

• 1 in 54

• 1 in 88

What is the main reason for the increase in prevalence of autism?

• Environmental factors

• Increased awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria

• Vaccines

• Genetic mutations

What are the gold standard assessments for autism?

• AQ and DISCO

• ADI-R and ADOS-2

• ASRS and SRS

• CARS and SCQ

What is the recommended diagnostic pathway for autism in the UK?

• Direct referral to a clinical psychologist

• Initial assessment by a psychiatrist, followed by referral to a speech therapist

• Initial assessment by a GP, followed by referral to a specialist team

• Self-diagnosis with online resources

Which assessment is a standardised, semi-structured interview typically conducted with the parents/caregivers of the individual being assessed for autism?

• ADI-R

• DISCO

• ASRS

• CARS

Which assessment contains tasks which involve social interaction?

• AQ

• ASRS

• CARS

• ADOS