Which statement best describes autism?

• A. Prefers routine and familiarity
• B. Prefers chaos and novelty
• C. Avoids routine entirely
• D. Always excels in eye contact

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that many autistic individuals prefer routine and predictability to manage anxiety and sensory input. Routine and familiarity provide a sense of control and reduce uncertainty, which helps cope with sensory overload and social processing differences. That’s why describing a preference for routine and familiarity best matches common autistic experiences.

The other statements don’t fit as well. Preferring chaos and novelty contradicts the typical need for sameness that helps many autistic people feel safe. Saying someone avoids routine entirely ignores the frequent reliance on structured schedules and predictable environments. And claiming they always excel in eye contact oversimplifies a well-documented variation: eye contact can be challenging or atypical for many autistic people, rather than something that is consistently true.