Autism Awareness Week

Approximately 1 in 100 people in Australia have Autism

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• FALSE

Autism Spectrum Disorder is an Intellectual Disability

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that is characterised by differences in social skills, communication and behaviour.

People with Autism do not want to make friends

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Autism can impair social interactions and whilst this can be challenging, they still want to socialise with others, they might just need some help to do it

Autism is five times more likely in boys than in girls.

• Truth

• False

No two people with Autism have the exact same signs and symptoms

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Autism is unique in every person.

People with Autism can be affected by excessive noise, large crowds, the taste and texture of foods and bright lights.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is called Sensory Hypersensitivity