WorksheetsAutism
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Autism is a disorder and should be treated,
True
False
The average gender ratio of females to males with autism is...
1:6
1:2
1:3
2:5
Masking is...
using self regulating behaviours to calm down
going into a meltdown because of over stimulation
an exhausting process of pretending to have neurotypical traits
refusing to attend school because of unrealistic expectations
Gender bias can create barriers to diagnosis
True
False
Girls with autism are ____ likely to be bullied
more
less
Females with high functioning autism are _ times more likely to attempt suicide
5
9
3
6
____ of female patients hospitalised with anorexia have autism
8%
14%
12%
23%
____ of females with autism have been misdiagnosed with a mental health condition
82%
41%
32%
63%
Girls with autism have no friends
True
False
The overall prevalence of autism is estimated to be...
6% - 8%
1% - 2%
1% - 4%
3% - 5%
Girls, on average, are diagnosed at a later age than boys because...
Characteristics which don't fit with the traditional profile
Girls are more likely to mask their traits
A range of biological and genetic factors meaning autism is more likely in males
Girls are under reported by teachers
The triad of impairments for autism diagnosis are:
social interactions, repetitive behaviours, sensory sensitivities
social interaction, rigid thinking, communication difficulties
sensory sensitivities, masking, challenging behaviour
challenging behaviours, intellectual disability, sensory sensitivities
Everyone with autism has an intellectual disability
True
False
The best pedagogical approach to promote inclusion is...
Behaviourism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Humanism
Girls with autism are more vulnerable to...
eating disorders
anxiety
exploitation
abuse
The SPELL framework stands for Structure, Positivity, Empathy, Low arousal and _____
Love
Links
Limits
Limes
