| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| A strong reaction to bright lights or loud noises, for example | Hypersensitivity | 91%
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| A person whose brain functions in a different way than the "typical" person | Neurodivergent | 86%
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| A particular topic or subject that an autistic person is especially passionate about | Special interest (SPIN) | 86%
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| Abbreviation of "self-stimulatory behaviour", for example, repetitive movements or sounds | Stimming | 86%
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| Describes a person who has both autism and ADHD | AuDHD | 82%
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| A slower rate of acquiring the skills typically gained during childhood, such as speech or gross motor function | Developmental delay | 82%
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| An approach to education that supports every child by recognising that all people have needs that must be addressed | Universal Design for Learning (UDL) | 82%
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| Describing someone as "an autistic person" rather than "a person with autism" | Identity-first language | 77%
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| An intense, involuntary reaction to overstimulation or feeling overwhelmed | Meltdown | 77%
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| Using pre-practiced words or phrases in social situations | Scripting | 77%
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| Repeating words or sounds that have been heard before | Echolalia | 73%
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| When a person, who can speak, becomes unable to verbalise in certain situations | Situational mutism | 73%
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| The acronym for the manual used by health professionals to diagnose autism | DSM-5 | 64%
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| A strategy used by autistic people to help navigate social situations | Masking | 64%
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| An autistic person with exceptional ability in a certain skill | Savant | 59%
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