Question 1

The ultimate goal in educational programming for students with autism is to

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate the disability. 
B)  prepare the student for a high quality life in their home communities. 
C)  prepare the student for supported living. 
D)  prepare the student for post-secondary education. 
A)  eliminate the disability. 
B)  prepare the student for a high quality life in their home communities. 
C)  prepare the student for supported living. 
D)  prepare the student for post-secondary education.

Question 2

Pervasive developmental disorders, autism, and Asperger's syndrome are categorized as Autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A condition that shares unusual social interactions and behaviors with autism but historically has included no general language delay is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Asperger's syndrome. 
B)  autism. 
C)  savant syndrome. 
D)  autism spectrum disorder. 
A)  Asperger's syndrome. 
B)  autism. 
C)  savant syndrome. 
D)  autism spectrum disorder.

Question 4

Most current research on the causation of autism points to a(n) perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  integrated 
C)  biological 
D)  educational 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  integrated 
C)  biological 
D)  educational

Question 5

IEP goals should relate the core deficits of the disorder. What are they?

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A)  Reading mastery 
B)  Communication and social interaction skills 
C)  Job development 
D)  Physical education 
A)  Reading mastery 
B)  Communication and social interaction skills 
C)  Job development 
D)  Physical education

Question 6

A rare and extraordinary condition in which unusual skills are performed, usually in one of five areas - music, art, calculating, mathematics and mechanical or spatial skills - characterized by obsessive preoccupation with specific items or memorization of facts, trivia, sequences or patterns that are in stark contrast to the developmental level of the individual, ranging from splinter skills to prodigious savant skills is called

Accepted Answer

A)  autism. 
B)  Asperger's syndrome. 
C)  savant syndrome. 
D)  autism spectrum disorders. 
A)  autism. 
B)  Asperger's syndrome. 
C)  savant syndrome. 
D)  autism spectrum disorders.

Question 7

Darja's teacher reports that she is constantly flicking his hands in front of her face and rocking in her chair. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-determination. 
B)  maladaptive behavior. 
C)  adaptive behavior. 
D)  self-stimulation. 
A)  self-determination. 
B)  maladaptive behavior. 
C)  adaptive behavior. 
D)  self-stimulation.

Question 8

A pervasive developmental disorder with onset prior to age 3, characterized by qualitatively impaired social interactive and social communicative skills along with restricted and repetitive repertoire of behavior, interests and activities is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  savant syndrome. 
B)  autism. 
C)  Asperger's syndrome. 
D)  autism spectrum disorders (AS
D) . 
A)  savant syndrome. 
B)  autism. 
C)  Asperger's syndrome. 
D)  autism spectrum disorders (AS
D) .

Question 9

A principle used in Applied Behavioral Analysis is to break a large task into small, manageable steps and then reinforce successive approximations to the goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The condition called autism spectrum disorder includes the term(s)

Accepted Answer

A)  autism. 
B)  Asperger's Syndrome. 
C)  pervasive developmental disorder. 
D)  autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder. 
A)  autism. 
B)  Asperger's Syndrome. 
C)  pervasive developmental disorder. 
D)  autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder.

Question 11

List three evidence-based approaches to facilitate the success of students with ASD and provide examples of each approach.

Accepted Answer

Communication services provide social co

Question 12

List the steps for transition planning that have been developed to help adolescents with ASD move from secondary school to post-school activities.

Accepted Answer

1. Identify transition goals-post second

Question 13

Damien has been diagnosed with a condition in which he has difficulties primarily with social components of using language specifically relating to social-emotional reciprocity. What is Damien's diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebral Palsy 
B)  Autism 
C)  Asperger Syndrome 
D)  Down Syndrome 
A)  Cerebral Palsy 
B)  Autism 
C)  Asperger Syndrome 
D)  Down Syndrome

Question 14

The text discusses strategies to be used with the student with autism during the elementary school years. Using the strategies listed, discuss how you would begin to program for a student with autism entering your classroom.

Accepted Answer

Designing and implementing a program for

Question 15

Teaching social skills to students with ASD is appropriate because they are likely targets for bullying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Characteristics of autism include .

Accepted Answer

A)  engagement in repetitive activities 
B)  a serious emotional disturbance 
C)  desire for change in daily routines 
D)  codependency 
A)  engagement in repetitive activities 
B)  a serious emotional disturbance 
C)  desire for change in daily routines 
D)  codependency

Question 17

Students with ASD are to be educated in

Accepted Answer

A)  special schools. 
B)  regular education classrooms. 
C)  separate classrooms. 
D)  integrated environments to the maximum extent appropriate. 
A)  special schools. 
B)  regular education classrooms. 
C)  separate classrooms. 
D)  integrated environments to the maximum extent appropriate.

Question 18

Behavioral treatment has been used effectively for

Accepted Answer

A)  teaching math. 
B)  curing autism. 
C)  prompting decreases in problem behaviors and potential improvement of survival skills. 
D)  teaching social studies and composition. 
A)  teaching math. 
B)  curing autism. 
C)  prompting decreases in problem behaviors and potential improvement of survival skills. 
D)  teaching social studies and composition.

Question 19

Sometimes, people with autism who develop language

Accepted Answer

A)  are reflective in their responses. 
B)  use rapid and emotional speech patterns. 
C)  have a diverse speaking repertoire. 
D)  fail to interpret contextual factors. 
A)  are reflective in their responses. 
B)  use rapid and emotional speech patterns. 
C)  have a diverse speaking repertoire. 
D)  fail to interpret contextual factors.

Question 20

Students with ASD demonstrate similar characteristics and educational needs so every student will need special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ultimate goal in educational programming for students with autism is to

Pervasive developmental disorders, autism, and Asperger's syndrome are categorized as Autism spectrum disorders.

A condition that shares unusual social interactions and behaviors with autism but historically has included no general language delay is called

Most current research on the causation of autism points to a(n) perspective.

IEP goals should relate the core deficits of the disorder. What are they?

Darja's teacher reports that she is constantly flicking his hands in front of her face and rocking in her chair. This is an example of

A pervasive developmental disorder with onset prior to age 3, characterized by qualitatively impaired social interactive and social communicative skills along with restricted and repetitive repertoire of behavior, interests and activities is known as

A principle used in Applied Behavioral Analysis is to break a large task into small, manageable steps and then reinforce successive approximations to the goal.

The condition called autism spectrum disorder includes the term(s)

List three evidence-based approaches to facilitate the success of students with ASD and provide examples of each approach.

List the steps for transition planning that have been developed to help adolescents with ASD move from secondary school to post-school activities.

Damien has been diagnosed with a condition in which he has difficulties primarily with social components of using language specifically relating to social-emotional reciprocity. What is Damien's diagnosis?

The text discusses strategies to be used with the student with autism during the elementary school years. Using the strategies listed, discuss how you would begin to program for a student with autism entering your classroom.

Teaching social skills to students with ASD is appropriate because they are likely targets for bullying.

Characteristics of autism include .

Students with ASD are to be educated in

Behavioral treatment has been used effectively for

Sometimes, people with autism who develop language

Students with ASD demonstrate similar characteristics and educational needs so every student will need special education.

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Exam 11: Autism Spectrum Disorders

The ultimate goal in educational programming for students with autism is to

Pervasive developmental disorders, autism, and Asperger's syndrome are categorized as Autism spectrum disorders.

A condition that shares unusual social interactions and behaviors with autism but historically has included no general language delay is called

Most current research on the causation of autism points to a(n) perspective.

IEP goals should relate the core deficits of the disorder. What are they?

Darja's teacher reports that she is constantly flicking his hands in front of her face and rocking in her chair. This is an example of

A pervasive developmental disorder with onset prior to age 3, characterized by qualitatively impaired social interactive and social communicative skills along with restricted and repetitive repertoire of behavior, interests and activities is known as

A principle used in Applied Behavioral Analysis is to break a large task into small, manageable steps and then reinforce successive approximations to the goal.

The condition called autism spectrum disorder includes the term(s)

List three evidence-based approaches to facilitate the success of students with ASD and provide examples of each approach.

List the steps for transition planning that have been developed to help adolescents with ASD move from secondary school to post-school activities.

Damien has been diagnosed with a condition in which he has difficulties primarily with social components of using language specifically relating to social-emotional reciprocity. What is Damien's diagnosis?

The text discusses strategies to be used with the student with autism during the elementary school years. Using the strategies listed, discuss how you would begin to program for a student with autism entering your classroom.

Teaching social skills to students with ASD is appropriate because they are likely targets for bullying.

Characteristics of autism include .

Students with ASD are to be educated in

Behavioral treatment has been used effectively for

Sometimes, people with autism who develop language

Students with ASD demonstrate similar characteristics and educational needs so every student will need special education.

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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