Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam

Question 1
What does the letter S in ASD refers to?
a. Spectrom
b. Spectrume
c. Spectrum
d. Spectram

Answer: c. Spectrum

Question 2
An English psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler, was the first person to use the term Autism Spectrum
Disorder. He started using it around 1911 to refer to one group of symptoms related
to schizophrenia.

o True
o False

Answer: False

Question 3
Signs of autism in young children could be the following, except:

a. Not responding to their name

b. Eye to eye contact
c. Not smiling when you smile at them
d. Repeating the same phrases

Answer: b. Eye to eye contact

Question 4:
Other symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder include:
Intense Focus on One Topic
Lack of Empathy
Problems with Two-Way Conversation
Sleep Disturbances
Social Withdrawal
Unusual Reactions in Social Settings
Using Odd Words or Phrases

o True
o False
Answer: True

Question 5:
Seizures are common among people with ASD. They often begin in childhood or your teenage
years.
o True
o False

Answer: True

Question 6:
Speech Therapy – this address adaptive skills deficits with activities of daily living, as well as
problem with handwriting
o True
o False

Answer: False

Question 7:
Exposure to certain chemicals before birth may increase a baby's risk for ASD.
o True
o False

Answer: True

Question 8:
Some persons with ASD does not require a lot of assistance in their daily life, while others
require more.
o True
o False

Answer: False

Question 9:
Types of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder could be the following, except:
a. Physical Therapy
b. Behavior and Communication Approaches
c. Dietary Approaches
d. Medication

Answer: a. Physical Therapy

Question 10:
Occupational Therapy is the only treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
o True
o False

Answer: False