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Comprehension Quiz for “Dating on the Autism Spectrum”

Read “Dating on the Autism Spectrum” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. What is one of the dating challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum?

Noisy, crowded places may make them feel uncomfortable.

Dating can be expensive, and deciding who should pay is difficult.

The people whom they date often do not want to date people on the spectrum.

They often do not know that they are on the autism spectrum.

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2. Over the last two decades . . .

people with autism have begun dating more frequently.

the number of people being diagnosed as autistic has decreased.

the definition of autism has changed.

the number of people being diagnosed as autistic has increased.

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3. What is the term used in the article for people who are not on the autism spectrum?

high-functioning

normal

neuro-typical

autistic

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4. What does the PEERS program do?

PEERS does autism research.

PEERS does fundraising for autism research.

PEERS matches people for dating.

PEERS teaches social skills.

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5. What is one advantage that people on the autism spectrum have in dating?

They tend to be good at math, which helps with paying the check at restaurants.

They tend to be honest and direct.

They tend to be comfortable meeting strangers.

They tend to have good social skills, such as flirting.

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