Division of Developmental Disabilities Services The Learning Curve “Enhancing the Knowledge of DDDS Professionals” Supplemental Review Questions January 2, 2008 / Volume 1, Issue 1 A Study of Autism True / False (Circle one): 1. T F DSM-IV is the acronym for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 2. T F Autism spectrum disorders can often be diagnosed by age 3. 3. T F The wide range of prevalence points to a need for screening at a later age. 4. T F Pediatricians and other professionals initially dismiss signs of ASD, optimistically thinking the child is a little slow and will “catch up.” 5. T F Children with ASD follow the typical patterns of child development. Fill in the Blanks: 6. In 1995, the CDC reported that 1 in ______ children in America have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2007 it was 1 in _____. 7. The puzzle pattern of the Autism Awareness Ribbon reflects the __________ and _____________ of Autism. 8. All children with ASD demonstrate deficits in 1) __________________, 2) ___________________________________, and 3) ___________________________. 9. The pervasive developmental disorders, or autism spectrum disorders range from a severe form, called ___________________, to a milder form called ______________________. 10. It is estimated that only _______ of children are diagnosed before kindergarten.