Autism

Autism is more prevalent in 

• females
• males
• older females
• none are true

Some common behaviors include...

• repetitive motor movements, rocking, pacing

• difficulty with transitions, need for sameness

• difficulty with activities other than intense special interests

• all are true

Autism now affects 1 in ___ children

• 68

• 58

• 48

• 38

1 in 42 boys are diagnosed with Autism

• False

• True

Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S.

• True

• False

Autism greatly varies from person to person (no two people with autism are alike)

• True

• False

Currently there is no cure for autism

• False

• True

What part of the body does Autism effect?

• arm

• Eyeball

• Stomach

• Brain

Autism is generally evident before what age?

• Ten Years Old

• Three Years Old

• Five Years Old

• Seven Years Old

Individuals with Autism always have speech problems.

• True

• False