Understanding Autism

What is the estimated number of people in the UK who are autistic?

• At least 1 in 150

• At least 1 in 50

• At least 1 in 100

• At least 1 in 200

Which area of development is NOT mentioned as being affected in autistic people?

• Flexibility, information processing, and understanding

• Social understanding and communication

• Differences in sensory processing and integration

• Physical agility and coordination

How might an autistic person's learning style appear?

• Preference for group learning

• An intense focus on particular interests

• Avoidance of structured tasks

• Preference for auditory learning

What does autism being a spectrum imply?

• Autistic people are on a single line from high to low functioning

• Autistic people have a complex combination of many overlapping characteristics

• Autism is a linear progression that can be measured

• All autistic people have the same characteristics

Why is autism not considered a mental health condition?

• Because it is a learning disability

• Because it does not involve psychological disorders

• Because it involves physical health issues

• Because it is a spectrum of developmental differences

What impact does recognizing areas of development have on autistic people?

• It leads to more discrimination

• It makes it easier to put the right support in place

• It has no significant impact

• It makes it harder to provide support

What is the approach of the Autism Education Trust towards autism?

• A disease-based approach

• A deficiency-focused approach

• A disorder-focused approach

• A strength-based approach

What does the text suggest about the way we talk about autism?

• It has a huge impact on how we support autistic people

• It should focus on medical terminology

• It is irrelevant to autistic people's well-being

• It should avoid discussing strengths