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Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month
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Coverage for autism therapies like ABA, OT, or speech therapy is consistent across all insurance providers.
True
False
2
Repetitive behaviors and strong interests are sometimes referred to by autistic individuals as:
Fixations
Obsessions
Stimming
Distractions
3
Sensory sensitivities in autistic individuals remain consistent regardless of environment or situation.
True
False
4
What does Autism Acceptance Month emphasize?
Cure and prevention
Standardizing education
Understanding, inclusion, and support
Awareness and diagnosis
5
Which of the following would best support autism acceptance in a community?
Hosting an annual awareness walk
Creating inclusive spaces with accommodations
Encouraging silence during events
Limiting access to sensory tools
6
Autistic individuals always have intellectual disabilities and are unable to live independently.
True
False
7
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by challenges in all of the following EXCEPT:
Physical strength
Repetitive behaviors
Speech and nonverbal communication
Social skills
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Which best describes the reason sensory processing differences are included under RRBIs in diagnosis?
They are linked to hearing disorders
They cause observable behavioral reactions like avoidance or distress
They are the most obvious symptoms
All sensory sensitivities are classified as communication deficits
9
Which of the following would be considered a form of “stimming”?
Repeating a word or sound for comfort
Drawing with perspective
Solving math problems
Memorizing trivia for a test
10
What is “masking” in the context of autism?
Wearing headphones to block sensory input
Hiding or suppressing autistic traits to fit in
A type of behavioral therapy
Using face coverings in public
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-5-TR support levels for autism?
Level 3 – Requires very substantial support
Level 2 – Requires substantial support
Level 4 – Requires extreme support
Level 1 – Requires support
12
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in ___ children are diagnosed with autism in the U.S:
1 in 50
1 in 100
1 in 36
1 in 20
13
Children with autism are how much more likely to have unmet health care needs compared to children without disabilities?
Three times as likely
Twice as likely
Four times as likely
Equally likely
14
What is one reason autistic adults may struggle to get diagnosed?
They are less likely to need help
They may “mask” or hide symptoms
Insurance rarely covers adult diagnosis
Autism only occurs in childhood
15
Girls are diagnosed with autism at the same rate as boys.
True
False
16
Why might autistic girls be underdiagnosed compared to boys?
Autism only affects boys
Girls mature faster, masking symptoms
They are less likely to have autism
Girls often show more subtle symptoms and fewer stereotypical behaviors
17
Which of the following is an example of an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tool?
A whiteboard for teaching
A speech-generating device
A fitness tracker
A stethoscope
18
Only autistic children experience barriers in accessing appropriate health care; adults do not.
False
True
19
What is one consequence of inconsistent access to health care services for autistic individuals?
Overuse of emergency services
Mandatory institutionalization
Unmet acute and long-term health needs
Lack of accurate diagnosis
20
Which of the following is a common co-occurring condition in people with autism?
All of the above
GI Disorders
ADHD
Anxiety
21
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common co-occurring condition in autistic individuals?
ADHD
Seizure disorders
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal issues
