Autism Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects many people in the united states and worldwide, but millions of people not know about it and also many myths and misunderstandings still exist. Whether you’re a parent, educator, student, or preparing for your RBT free practice exam, it’s important to understand the basics of autism—including its signs, causes, and how it affects daily life. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge and maybe learn something new. Can you get the correct answer?

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During an ABA session, an RBT is using discrete trial training (DTT) to teach a child with autism to identify emotions. The child correctly labels “happy” after being shown a picture but fails to identify “sad” or “angry.” What is the best next step for the RBT according to ethical implementation under the RBT Task List 2nd Edition?

Focus on only the emotion “happy” in future sessions.

Repeat the same stimuli until the child responds correctly.

End the session and report the failure to the supervisor.

Use error correction procedures and vary teaching stimuli while documenting progress.

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Which professional is most likely to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Licensed Psychologist or Developmental Pediatrician

School Nurse

Pediatrician

Speech Therapist

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Which of the following statements about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common myth?

Early intervention can help children with autism develop important skills.

Autism is a spectrum, meaning symptoms and severity vary greatly.

People with autism have difficulty with social interaction.

Autism is caused by bad parenting.

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Which of the following therapies is commonly used to support individuals with autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Chemotherapy

Dialysis

Radiation therapy

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A child with ASD demonstrates strong rote memory skills but struggles with imaginative play and initiating peer interactions. According to the RBT Task List (2nd Edition), which domain would this observation most accurately relate to when conducting skill acquisition assessments?

Measurement

Behavior Reduction

Skill Acquisition – Social Skills

Generalization

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What does the "spectrum" in Autism Spectrum Disorder refer to?

The rainbow of emotions

Color preferences of autistic individuals

Different stages of recovery

The wide range of symptoms and severity levels

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Which of the following options best describes the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Challenges in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and high intellectual ability

Difficulties with social communication, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities

Delayed speech, sensitivity to sound, and interest in imaginative play

Eye contact issues, learning disabilities, and preference for peer interaction

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

People with autism can live fulfilling, independent lives

People with autism always have intellectual disabilities

Autism is the same in every individual

All individuals with autism avoid social interaction

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Which of the following is a common early sign of autism in toddlers?

Making consistent eye contact

High interest in sports

Talking excessively

Lack of response to their name

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

A temporary childhood condition

A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior

A type of mental illness

A disease caused by vaccines

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Autism Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Autism?

Which professional is most likely to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Which of the following statements about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common myth?

Which of the following therapies is commonly used to support individuals with autism?

A child with ASD demonstrates strong rote memory skills but struggles with imaginative play and initiating peer interactions. According to the RBT Task List (2nd Edition), which domain would this observation most accurately relate to when conducting skill acquisition assessments?

What does the "spectrum" in Autism Spectrum Disorder refer to?

Which of the following options best describes the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is a common early sign of autism in toddlers?

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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