What Are Ways That Individuals with Autism May Feel Safe?

Every person diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum may present differently. This quiz presents some broad areas that are associated with Autism.

Select the following answer(s) that describe tasks individuals are better able to do when their feelings of safety are validated.

Advocate for self.

Try to solve problems.

Express emotions.

Try something requested.

All of the above.

Select the following answer(s) that are respectful of an individual's sensory needs.

Be supportive of the person leaving an environment they perceive as too loud.

Accommodate sensory differences.

Understand the impact of overstimulation and dysregulation.

Give choices (i.e. sights, sounds, smells, number of people, etc.).

All of the above.

True or False. Body Autonomy includes teaching children that they have the choice of when, how, and by whom they will be touched.

True

False

True or False. Autism is a Dynamic Disability.

True

False

True of False. Stimming is a valuable mechanism used by individuals with Autism to regulation their nervous system and to express emotions.

True

False