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What was Anthony Ianni's initial reaction to the sounds at basketball games?

• He enjoyed the sounds and cheered along.

• He put his hands over his ears to drown out the noise.

• He ignored the sounds completely.

• He left the games because of the noise.

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Which university did Anthony Ianni play basketball for?

• University of Michigan

• Michigan State University

• Ohio State University

• University of Illinois

What is significant about Anthony Ianni's basketball career?

• He was the tallest player in Division I.

• He was the first known Division I basketball player with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

• He scored the most points in a single game.

• He was the youngest player to join a Division I team.

At what age was Anthony Ianni diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

• 2 years old

• 4 years old

• 6 years old

• 8 years old

What challenge related to ASD did Anthony Ianni face at basketball games?

• Difficulty understanding the rules

• Noise sensitivity

• Fear of heights

• Lack of interest in the game

How did Anthony Ianni's relationship with the sounds of basketball games change over time?

• He continued to avoid games due to the noise.

• He slowly learned to cope with the sounds and played the game.

• He wore earplugs to every game.

• He became a sound engineer to control the noise.

What developmental disorder was Anthony Ianni diagnosed with?

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Down Syndrome

• Dyslexia

What was Anthony Ianni's connection to Michigan State University before playing for them?

• He had no prior connection.

• He had been rooting for the team since childhood.

• He was a former coach for the team.

• He was a student at the university.