Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Quiz

Test your understanding of ASD with these 15 questions covering characteristics, challenges, therapies, and more in this autismology quiz.

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Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?

Enhanced social communication skills

Difficulty understanding nonverbal cues

Excellent ability to adapt to changes

Strong interest in group activities

What is one of the key challenges faced by individuals with ASD in social interactions?

Difficulty with physical coordination

Heightened sensitivity to touch

Limited or repetitive interests

Difficulty understanding emotions and social cues

What is the term used to describe repetitive behaviors or interests seen in individuals with ASD?

Echolalia

Stimming

Palilalia

Apraxia

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Impaired motor skills

Deficits in language development

Enhanced social understanding

Exceptional ability to recognize emotions

What is the term used to describe the repetitive rocking, hand-flapping, or spinning behaviors often seen in individuals with ASD?

Echolalia

Stimming

Palilalia

Tics

Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent challenges in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Bipolar Disorder

Which therapy approach often focuses on improving communication, social skills, and behavior in individuals with ASD?

Pharmacotherapy

Psychoanalysis

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Which of the following is not a subcategory of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Asperger's Syndrome

Rett Syndrome

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Fragile X Syndrome

What is echolalia, a behavior commonly observed in individuals with ASD?

Repetitive movement of hands

Repetition of words or phrases

Avoidance of eye contact

Heightened sensitivity to sound

#10

Which sensory sensitivity is commonly associated with individuals on the autism spectrum?

Hypersensitivity to taste and smell

Hyposensitivity to visual stimuli

Hypersensitivity to loud noises

Hyposensitivity to touch

#11

What is the estimated prevalence of ASD worldwide?

1 in 500

1 in 250

1 in 100

1 in 68

#12

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Genetic factors

Vaccines

Environmental factors

Brain development abnormalities

#13

Which cognitive ability may be impaired in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Spatial reasoning

Verbal fluency

Theory of mind

Pattern recognition

#14

Which brain region is often implicated in studies of autism and is associated with social cognition?

Cerebellum

Hippocampus

Amygdala

Prefrontal cortex

#15

What is the term used to describe the difficulty individuals with ASD may have in shifting attention from one task to another?

Inattention

Hyperfocus

Executive dysfunction

Transition challenges