CTI Unit 5 (Vocabulary)

What is the meaning of the word "disorder" in the text?

• A normal condition

• A disease or abnormal health condition

• A positive trait

• A learning ability

What does the word "spectrum" refer to in the passage?

• A single category

• The entire range of related conditions

• A specific illness

• A scientific instrument

If a sign is "telltale," what does it mean?

• It is secretive and hidden

• It is informative and revealing

• It is unimportant

• It has no meaning

Who are "peers" in the context of the passage?

• Teachers and students

• People of the same age or status

• Doctors and patients

• Parents and children

What does "awkward" mean when describing physical movements?

• Graceful and smooth

• Clumsy or unskillful

• Athletic and strong

• Fast and energetic

What does it mean if a child is "screened" for autism?

• The child is observed and evaluated

• The child is cured of autism

• The child is given medicine

• The child is ignored

When a doctor "diagnoses" a child with autism, what does that mean?

• The child is completely healthy

• The child is identified medically by signs or symptoms

• The child is given a temporary condition

• The child is removed from school

What does "tracking" autism cases mean?

• Closely following and monitoring autism cases

• Ignoring the increase in autism

• Teaching people about autism

• Preventing autism from happening

What does "stigma" mean in the context of the passage?

• A scientific breakthrough

• A cause of shame or embarrassment

• A reason to celebrate

• A cure for autism

What does "prevalence" refer to in the passage?

• The study of autism

• How often something occurs

• The effects of autism

• The future of autism research