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QUIZ Test your knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). How much do you know?   1. According to a 2009 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, the national autism prevalence rate is: A. 1 in 150 B. 1 in 110 C. 1 in 500 D. 1 in 1,000   2. Which state has the highest autism prevalence rate? A. California B. Kentucky C. New York D. New Jersey   3. Which of the following are signs that your child may have an autism spectrum disorder? A. Does not engage in interactive play B. No response to name at 12-months of age C. Avoiding eye contact D. All of the above   4. What percentage of children with autism, according to the CDC, do not speak at all? A. 25% B. 10% C. 40% D. 50%   5. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for autism at: A. Ages 18-months and 24-months B. Ages 3 and 4-years-old C. Birth and 6-months D. Only if your child’s doctor recommends it   6. What is the median age for diagnosing an autism spectrum disorder in the United States? A. 12-months to 18-months B. 2 years to 3-years-old C. 4.5 to 5.5 years-old D. 8 to 9 years-old   7. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder is done using: A. Blood tests B. Behavioral observation C. Brain scans D. Lactose tolerance test   8. At its core, autism is now believed to be related to having a: A. Pituitary gland deficiency B. Brain connectivity abnormality C. Blood clot D. Extra “y” chromosome   9. Boys are _____ times more likely to have an autism spectrum disorder than girls. A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 D. 8   10. Some children with an autism spectrum disorder also have: A. sensory integration issues B. seizures C. gastrointestinal problems D. all of the above   11. Girls with an autism spectrum disorder are more likely to have severe symptoms and greater cognitive impairment than boys. A. True B. False   12. Children with an autism spectrum disorder respond best to an individualized treatment strategy. A. True B. False   13. The only approach to treating autism that is supported by 40 years of evidence- based research is: A. Applied Behavior Analysis B. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy C. Gluten-Free/Casein-Free diet C. Massage Therapy   14. Which of these have been cited as possible risk factors for autism? A. Genetics B. Environmental Factors C. Random Events D. All of the above   15. Advanced parental age for both men and women has also been cited as a risk for autism. At what age do autism researchers say it becomes a concern? A. 30 B. 35 C. 40 D. 45   16. Studies have shown that among identical twins, if one has autism spectrum disorder, the chance that the other will have it, runs as high as: A. 90% B. 100% C. 30% D. 50%   17. Which factors distinguish Asperger’s Syndrome from classic autism? A. No speech delay and an understanding of irony and humor B. No speech delay and average to above average intelligence C. Social awkwardness and lack of empathy D. None of the above   18. An estimated _______ Americans are living with an autism spectrum disorder. A. 5,000,000 B. 500,000 C. 1,500,000 D. 3,000,000   19. According to a 2007 Harvard School of Public Health Study, the average lifetime cost of caring for an individual with autism is... A. $1.3 million B. $2.6 million C. $3.2 million D. $5.5 million   20. Is there a proven cure for autism? A. Yes B. No