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Quiz about Autism Awareness
Quiz about Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness Trivia Quiz


This quiz contains true and false questions designed to increase knowledge and awareness of autism.

A multiple-choice quiz by DillPickle. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
DillPickle
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
47,900
Updated
Aug 05 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
8483
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (10/10), Guest 129 (10/10), Guest 172 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Autistic people NEVER want to be touched.


Question 2 of 10
2. Autism is the same as mental retardation.


Question 3 of 10
3. Autistic people can be hyper-sensitive to stimuli.


Question 4 of 10
4. Some autistic people never speak at all.


Question 5 of 10
5. Autism is caused by abusive mothering in infancy.


Question 6 of 10
6. Autistic people may use repetitive behavior to help them tune in to the outside world.


Question 7 of 10
7. Autistic people are incapable of having interpersonal relationships.


Question 8 of 10
8. Autistic behaviors are the same in every individual.


Question 9 of 10
9. Autistic people must be institutionalized at some point in their lives.


Question 10 of 10
10. There have been people with autism who have completed college.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Autistic people NEVER want to be touched.

Answer: False

Most autistic people need some affection but it has to be on their terms and when they desire it.
2. Autism is the same as mental retardation.

Answer: False

Mental retardation entails severe delays across the board, while autism is a mixture of delays and strengths.
3. Autistic people can be hyper-sensitive to stimuli.

Answer: True

Autistics sometimes completely tune out the world because of their sensitivity to any form of stimuli.
4. Some autistic people never speak at all.

Answer: True

Unfortunately, some people with autism are never able to communicate at all.
5. Autism is caused by abusive mothering in infancy.

Answer: False

Early theories about the cause of autism tended to blame the mother. Since then that theory has been disproved.
6. Autistic people may use repetitive behavior to help them tune in to the outside world.

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.
7. Autistic people are incapable of having interpersonal relationships.

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.
8. Autistic behaviors are the same in every individual.

Answer: False

Autism is a very individual disorder. It can be manifested in a wide variety of ways depending on the person.
9. Autistic people must be institutionalized at some point in their lives.

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.
10. There have been people with autism who have completed college.

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.
Source: Author DillPickle

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