Autism Trivia
From echolalia to IEPs, prove your autism knowledge is anything but a refrigerator-mother theory.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Can a blood test diagnose autism spectrum disorder?
No
In the term “autism spectrum,” what does “spectrum” describe?
Wide variation
Temple Grandin says words become picture-like scenes in her mind. What kind of thinker does she describe herself as?
Visual thinker
Beyond simply knowing autism exists, what does acceptance aim to make possible for autistic people?
Practical inclusion
When referring to an autistic person, what should writers do before choosing between identity-first and person-first wording?
Ask their preference