Autism Awareness Quiz

Liz Burton-Hughes

January 15, 2016

5 min read

Test Your Autism Awareness

Autism is a life-long condition that can have substantial effects on a child's behaviour, learning, communication, and social interaction. If you’re a parent or carer of an autistic child – whether it’s at home, at school, or in another setting – you are in an ideal position to support the child’s development. Therefore, it's crucial to for you to understand the condition and do what you can to help them to reach their full potential. How much do you know about autism? Test your knowledge below with our quick quiz.

Which of these is a myth about autism?

Vaccines do not cause autism

Children will eventually outgrow autism

Autism affects social skills

Children with autism may experience sensory sensitivity

Correct! Wrong!

How do autistic children struggle with social imagination?

Teenagers in uniform walking through the school playground

They find it difficult to memorise and absorb new information

They find it difficult to communicate verbally or through images

They find it difficult to interpret others' thoughts, feelings, and intentions

They find it difficult to talk about their interests

Correct! Wrong!

What can a 'feelings scale' be used for?

To help the child express their emotions

To encourage the child to experience different emotions

To show the child what they should be feeling

To help the child recognise emotions in others

Correct! Wrong!

If you use visual support to indicate bath time, such as a rubber duck, what must you ensure?

That you vary the object you use each time

That the object is brightly coloured

That the child sees the object for at least 30 seconds

That you use the same objects consistently

Correct! Wrong!

What is an effective way to communicate with autistic children?

With simple phrases and pictures

With a series of questions

Using idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech

Using long, detailed sentences

Correct! Wrong!

Test Your Autism Awareness

Want to learn more about how to identify the signs of autism and understand how you can support an autistic child in your setting? Take a look at our Autism Awareness Training.