WAC Chap 1 and 2 Reivew

Which form of language is more accepted by autistic people?

• Identity-first language

• Person-first langauge

Functioning labels can be harmful to autistic people.

• True

• False

Allies are....

• Autistic people

• Non-autistic people supporting autistic people

• Non-autistic people who believe autism is a bad thing

What is FALSE about special interests?

• Having special interests is an autistic trait

• Every autistic person experiences special interests

• Special interests come and go

• Special interests are a good thing

What is NOT an example of executive functioning?

• Planning ahead

• Getting things done on time

• Making friends

• Prioritizing

What can cause sensory overload for an autistic person?

• Flashing lights

• loud noises

• strong smells

• All of the above

Check all of the examples of stimming

• rubbing something soft

• rocking back and forth

• flapping hands

• saying hi to a friend

Stimming is bad

• True

• False

Stimming can help decrease anxiety

• True

• False

What is NOT TRUE about echolalia

• It's when an autistic person repeats what they have heard

• It's a true form of communication

• It isn't real communication

• It can come from movies, tv shows, family, or friends