CTI Autism U5 (Prefixes)

For many years, autism was one of the most ______ disorders affecting children. The term "mental retardation" was used instead.

• misdiagnosed

• overdiagnosed

• incomplete

• illdiagnosed

Our knowledge of the causes of autism is ______ and incomplete.

• insufficient

• irregular

• illogical

• disordered

Scientists have found that the brain function of an autistic child is ______.

• irresponsible

• irregular

• inappropriate

• illogical

It is probably ______ to design one treatment program that meets the needs of all autistic children.

• impossible

• inappropriate

• unpractical

• overestimated

The behavior of autistic children is often considered ______. They may exhibit repetitive behaviors or focus on small details.

• nontraditional

• antisocial

• atypical

• impolite

In American school systems, it is ______ to discriminate against autistic children. They have the right to equal educational opportunities.

• unpolite

• illegal

• irresponsible

• nonexistent

Autistic children typically exhibit ______ behaviors. They may have trouble making friends and connecting with peers.

• impolite

• antisocial

• maladjusted

• inappropriate

The needs of siblings of autistic children are often ______. These children do not always receive the attention they need from their parents.

• misunderstood

• underestimated

• unrecognized

• maladjusted

Some families do not report autism because government support is ______; society has a stigma toward the disorder.

• nonexistent

• unimportant

• irregular

• misunderstood

Scientists believe that some of the neurological pathways of an autistic person's brain are ______.

• overconnected

• misunderstood

• misconnected

• nonfunctional