Understanding Autism: A Personal Journey

What was the narrator's initial reaction to being told they might be autistic?

• They immediately accepted it.

• They were excited.

• They were indifferent.

• They rejected the idea.

How did the narrator's meltdowns during childhood get interpreted by others?

• As a sign of intelligence.

• As a form of creativity.

• As attention-seeking behavior.

• As a medical condition.

What is 'masking' as described by the narrator?

• A strategy to blend in by mimicking others.

• A way to enhance sensory experiences.

• A technique to improve memory.

• A method to hide one's true identity.

According to the narrator, how is autism often presented in society?

• As a temporary condition.

• As a sign of genius.

• As a different way of experiencing the world.

• As a superpower.

What hope does the narrator express for future generations of autistic individuals?

• That they will be able to hide their autism better.

• That they will be more creative.

• That they will be diagnosed earlier and receive support.

• That they will be cured of autism.