Variety - Feb. 6, 2024

The greatest disability an autistic person experiences is:

• Employment access

• Playing sports

• Discrimination

• Social communication 

According to recent statistics provided by Autism Ontario, approximately which percentage of individuals on the spectrum may be non-speaking? 

• 15%

• 40%

• 25%

• 10%

Autistic people may be very aware of their own difficulties and extremely sensitive to others' negative reactions and judgements. 

• True

• False

When instructing a client on the spectrum during an activity, which approach is recommended?

• Give 3 instructions at one time and expect an immediate successful response. 

• Give one instruction and provide time for the person to process and respond before checking in. 

• Give 2 instructions at one time and expect an immediate a successful response before checking in. 

• Give 1 instruction and expect an immediate successful response. 

When there will be a change in the routine, expectation or schedule, when should you tell your participant on the spectrum?

• As soon as possible 

• One week before 

• As soon as possible, with the willingness to support the person through the change.

• One day before 

Ableism can be unintentional and/or accidental  

• True

• False

When informed that you are being ableist, becoming defensive and insisting you did not intend to be ableist because your comments or behaviour were not meant that way is:

• Helpful

• Unhelpful

• Dependent on the circumstances or context of the situation 

• An effective way to handle the situation.

Physical activity is defined as movements that increase a person’s heart rate, breathing, and expend energy.  

• True

• False

Physical activity can be unstructured activities such as leisure, transport, domestic and work-related.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is true?

• Individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities have an increased risk of secondary health conditions

• As autistic individuals enter adulthood physical activity engagement levels drop

• Autistic adults dislike physical activity so they do not participate in sports, attend gyms, or physical activity programs

• Autistic individuals do not need encouragement to participate in sports or similar activities