Autism 20 Question Quiz - Spectrum Threadz

1. According to the DSM-5, the current diagnostic manual, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined by persistent deficits in two core domains. What are these two domains?

A. Intellectual ability and physical motor skills.

B. Social communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

C. Language development and emotional regulation.

D. Attention span and impulsivity.

2. Which term is used to describe the repetitive body movements (like rocking, flapping, or spinning) often used by Autistic people for self-regulation?

A. Perseveration

B. Executive Dysfunction

C. Stimming (Self-Stimulatory Behaviour)

D. Motor tic

3. What does ‘Theory of Mind’ (ToM) primarily refer to?

A. The ability to memorize complex scientific theories.

B. The ability to understand and predict the thoughts, beliefs, and intentions of others.

C. The ability to master abstract mathematical concepts.

D. The ability to speak multiple languages proficiently.

4. What is ‘Echolalia’ in the context of communication differences often associated with Autism?

A. An inability to speak words at all.

B. The tendency to speak excessively without pauses.

C. The repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, which can be immediate or delayed.

D. The use of sign language instead of spoken language.

5. Which concept best describes the intense, highly focused, and absorbing interest in specific topics often experienced by Autistic individuals?

A. Hyper-fixation

B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

C. Pervasive Developmental Disorder

D. Special Interest (or Restricted Interest)

6. What is meant by ‘sensory hypersensitivity’ in the context of Autism?

A. A lack of response to external stimuli, requiring a high level of input to register.

B, An overly intense or painful response to typical levels of sensory input (e.g., sound, light, texture).

C. A preference for soft music and dim lighting.

D. A difficulty processing language and instructions.

Which approach to language focuses on the idea that Autistic individuals are part of a cultural minority and prefer labels like ‘Autistic person’?

A. Medical-First Language

B. Identity-First Language (IFL)

C. Person-First Language (PFL)

D. Behavioral Language

8. What is one common challenge Autistic individuals face regarding the literal interpretation of language?

A. They struggle to understand simple, direct commands.

B. Difficulty with memorizing new vocabulary words.

C. Misunderstanding sarcasm, metaphors, and idioms because they are taken at face value.

D. An inability to pronounce complex words correctly.

9. A key difference between sensory hyposensitivity and hypersensitivity is that hyposensitivity involves what?

A. An intense, painful reaction to bright lights and loud noises.

B. A muted or reduced response to sensory input, often requiring stronger stimuli (like deep pressure or intense flavors) to register.

C. An inability to distinguish between different sounds.

D. An over-reliance on visual information over auditory information.

10. The concept of ‘Double Empathy Problem’ suggests that social difficulties between Autistic and neurotypical people are primarily due to what?

A. A total lack of empathy on the part of the Autistic individual.

B. A failure of social understanding and communication that is mutual (both parties struggle to understand each other).

C. The inability of Autistic individuals to use non-verbal communication.

D. Sensory overload preventing any effective communication.

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