Autism Spectrum Disorder quiz

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

• Mental illness

• Disease or illness

• Developmental disability caused by differences in the brain

• Personality Disorder

People with ASD often struggle with...

• Social communication

• Intellectual disability

• Feeling emotions

• Restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests

Some ASD symptoms are...

• Covering their ears when hearing loud sounds

• Avoid or does not keep eye contact

• Does not respond to name by 9 months of age

• • Does not notice other children and join them in play by 36 months (3 years) of age

Examples of restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests in ASD are...

• • Lines up toys or other objects and gets upset when order is changed

• • Has obsessive interests

• • Plays with toys the same way every time

• • Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins self in circles

Other characteristics of individuals with ASD are...

• • Hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behavior

• Inability to speak

• • Have anxiety, stress, or excessive worry

• Violent towards others

Which of these are not true about ASD?

• Only boys can be autistic

• Bad parenting causes autism

• Autism can be cured

• Childhood vaccines cause autism

Do you think it's Important to know about ASD? Why?

Would you accommodate your friend or family member if they struggle with ASD? If so, how?