Choices Quiz: My Life with Autism

1. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means that the _________ of someone with autism develops and works differently.

• A. brain
• B. heart
• C. stomach
• D. feet

2. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of every _________ children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD.

• A. 25
• B. 32
• C. 36
• D. 41

3. Autistic people may _________.

• A. struggle with learning and need a lot of support
• B. be more sensitive to smell, taste, sound, touch, and pain
• C. do great in school and need hardly any support
• D. All of the above

4. Some people on the autism _________ might hide their autistic _________ , a practice called “masking.” Allison says she is trying to mask less. She has also gotten better at making friends because she can recognize when she needs to be alone before she gets _________.

• A. traits; spectrum; underdiagnosed
• B. spectrum; traits; overstimulated
• C. spectrum; stress; diagnosed
• D. disorder; communication; overstimulated

5. How might autistic people communicate differently, according to Allison? (Two answers—choose the ones that apply.)

• A. They might say exactly what they mean.
• B. They might understand sarcasm and jokes right away.
• C. They may struggle with eye contact.
• D. They might be intentionally rude.

5. Which of the following is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder?

• A. Difficulty with social interactions

• B. Enhanced ability to multitask

• D. Strong preference for loud environments

• C. Increased interest in sports

7. Which of the following statements about autism is true?

• D. Autism is caused by poor parenting

• A. Autism can be cured with medication

• B. Autism affects everyone in the same way

• C. Early intervention can improve outcomes for individuals with autism

Fact or myth? People with autism are always good at math.

• Myth
• Fact

Fact or myth? Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.

• Myth
• Fact
• Equal likelihood for both genders

Fact or myth? Autism is a disease.

• Autism is a mental illness.
• Autism can be cured with medication.
• Autism is contagious.
• Myth
• Fact