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Risk Factors and Causes of ASD

This quiz will assess your knowledge on the risk factors and causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for ASD?

  1. Advanced paternal age
  2. Maternal infection during pregnancy
  3. Low birth weight
  4. Exposure to certain chemicals
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common genetic cause of ASD?

  1. Fragile X syndrome
  2. Down syndrome
  3. Rett syndrome
  4. Williams syndrome
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following environmental factors has been linked to an increased risk of ASD?

  1. Air pollution
  2. Pesticides
  3. Heavy metals
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the estimated prevalence of ASD in the United States?

  1. 1 in 59 children
  2. 1 in 100 children
  3. 1 in 200 children
  4. 1 in 300 children
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of ASD?

  1. Impairments in social communication and interaction
  2. Restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior
  3. Hyperactivity and impulsivity
  4. Intellectual disability
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average age of diagnosis for ASD?

  1. 2 years old
  2. 4 years old
  3. 6 years old
  4. 8 years old
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for ASD?

  1. Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
  2. Speech therapy
  3. Occupational therapy
  4. Medication
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the prognosis for individuals with ASD?

  1. Most individuals with ASD will live independently as adults.
  2. Most individuals with ASD will require lifelong support.
  3. The prognosis for individuals with ASD varies widely.
  4. There is no cure for ASD.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for ASD in mothers?

  1. Advanced maternal age
  2. Maternal infection during pregnancy
  3. Maternal use of alcohol during pregnancy
  4. Maternal use of folic acid during pregnancy
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for ASD in fathers?

  1. Advanced paternal age
  2. Paternal infection during conception
  3. Paternal use of alcohol during conception
  4. Paternal use of folic acid during conception
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ASD?

  1. Difficulty with social interaction
  2. Repetitive behaviors
  3. Intellectual disability
  4. Normal language development
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for ASD?

  1. Speech therapy
  2. Occupational therapy
  3. Physical therapy
  4. Medication
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for ASD in children?

  1. Premature birth
  2. Low birth weight
  3. Multiple births
  4. Normal birth weight
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ASD?

  1. Difficulty with social interaction
  2. Repetitive behaviors
  3. Intellectual disability
  4. Normal sensory processing
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for ASD?

  1. Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
  2. Speech therapy
  3. Occupational therapy
  4. Vitamin therapy
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