Autism Awareness Trivia Quiz

Answer: False

Most autistic people need some affection but it has to be on their terms and when they desire it.

Answer: False

Mental retardation entails severe delays across the board, while autism is a mixture of delays and strengths.

Answer: True

Autistics sometimes completely tune out the world because of their sensitivity to any form of stimuli.

Answer: True

Unfortunately, some people with autism are never able to communicate at all.

Answer: False

Early theories about the cause of autism tended to blame the mother. Since then that theory has been disproved.

Answer: True

Behaviors such as spinning and rocking are examples. They can be divided into groups called 'lower order', which includes those already mentioned and others like flapping hands or repeating words and phrases. The higher level covers the need for routine and fa focus on narrow interests.

Answer: False

While personal relationships are difficult for autistics, they are capable of establishing them and participating in them in a meaningful way. The key element is taking the time and the consistency necessary for forming such a relationship.

Answer: False

Autism is a very individual disorder. It can be manifested in a wide variety of ways depending on the person.

Answer: False

While most autistics require some type of supervision thoughout their lives, they can interact meaningfully in society. Instituationalization is necessary only is the most severe cases.

Answer: True

One such person is Temple Grandin who has a degree in animal husbandry and who has written several books about autism. She also invented the 'hug box' which is used to supply the deep pressure some autistics crave.