Autism Review

Autism is

• a neurodevelopmental disease

• a mental health disability

• a learning disability

• a different way of seeing world

There is no cure for autism. Some interventions and therapies can help to improve the quality of life of autistic people.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is true?

• Girls don't get autism.

• Being autistic does not make a person a genius.

• People grow out of autism.

• Autism is caused by bad parenting.

Which is NOT a way that pets improve the lives of people with autism?

• Developing empathy for others

• Household pets can counteract some of the angst that people with autism often feel.

• Petting animals can help to reduce physical activity for persons with mobility issues.

• Pets can help persons regulate their sensory input.

Dental care is difficult for persons with autism because ....

Select the best response.

• Persons with autism have sensory sensitivities.

• Dentists are not trained in autism care.

• Toothpaste flavours are limited.

• There are no visual supports for dental care.

Which is NOT an example of stimming?

• laughing

• hand clapping

• itching

• involuntary tics

Music interventions support verbal communication, social skills development, sensory needs, ---- and ----- motor skills, and emotional regulation in persons with autism.

Self-stimulatory behavior, involving repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that are often used for self-soothing, sensory regulation, or emotional expression is referred to as

• Tourette Syndrome

• Stimming

• Aspergers

• Autism

Autism looks different for everyone, and each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges.

• True

• False

All persons diagnosed with autism experience all of the following EXCEPT

• mental health issues

• challenges with social skills

• challenges with communication

• restrictive or repetitive behaviours/interests