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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Quiz
Directions: After viewing the PowerPoint presentation on Understanding Autism Spectrum
Disorder, answer the following questions. Then, use the answer key provided to self-assess your
work and check for understanding.
1. How many children are identified to be on the autism spectrum?
a. 1 in 100
b. 1 in 25
c. 1 in 88
d. 1 in 50
2. What may cause autism?
a. The cause is still unknown
b. Vaccinations
c. Genetic mutations and environmental factors
d. Drinking alcohol while pregnant
3. When do obvious signs of autism tend to appear in children?
a. Between ages 5 and 6
b. After the age of 13
c. Between ages 2 and 3
d. At birth
4. Which of the following environmental factors do not appear to increase a child’s risk of
ASD?
a. Advanced parental age at time of conception (both mom and dad)
b. Receiving vaccinations in early childhood
c. Maternal illness during pregnancy
d. Difficulties during birth
5. What is the youngest age a child can be screened to determine if he or she is at risk for
developing autism?
a. 5 years old
b. At birth
c. 1 year old
d. There is no screening available for a child being at risk for autism
6. How is autism diagnosed?
a. By using a medical test that diagnoses autism
b. MRI’s
c. Ultrasounds
d. By using a diagnostic evaluation that involves a multi-disciplinary team of
doctors
