Question 1

ASD can be correctly recognized in children as young as

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months old. 
B)  2 years old. 
C)  4 years old. 
D)  6 years old. 
A)  6 months old. 
B)  2 years old. 
C)  4 years old. 
D)  6 years old. B

Question 2

An intensive, long-term intervention that systematically addresses the core symptoms of ASD is

Accepted Answer

A)  a comprehensive treatment model. 
B)  a focused intervention practice. 
C)  a response to intervention model. 
D)  a failure to respond hope treatment model. 
A)  a comprehensive treatment model. 
B)  a focused intervention practice. 
C)  a response to intervention model. 
D)  a failure to respond hope treatment model. A

Question 3

One of the disorders included under autism spectrum disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental communication disorder. 
B)  pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. 
C)  developmental hypersensitivity disorder. 
D)  developmental attentional disorder. 
A)  developmental communication disorder. 
B)  pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. 
C)  developmental hypersensitivity disorder. 
D)  developmental attentional disorder. B

Question 4

Autism can result in serious developmental delay in many areas, especially in the area of

Accepted Answer

A)  visual capacity. 
B)  muscle tone and coordination. 
C)  social and communication skills. 
D)  physical growth. 
A)  visual capacity. 
B)  muscle tone and coordination. 
C)  social and communication skills. 
D)  physical growth.

Question 5

The fact that children have a critical development period for language and social skills from about 18 months to 3 years means that ___________is critical in the treatment of ASD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that children have a critical...

Question 6

The TEACCH Program at the University of North Carolina

Accepted Answer

A)  utilizes a communication curriculum that is based on behavioral principles but applied in naturalistic settings. 
B)  uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach discrete skills that are chained into functional routines. 
C)  teaches social skills as discrete skills within an integrative setting and uses peer-mediation interventions to promote independent play and social interaction. 
D)  uses incidental teaching, that is, the spontaneous behavior of the child, to teach specific skills such as functional verbal language. 
A)  utilizes a communication curriculum that is based on behavioral principles but applied in naturalistic settings. 
B)  uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach discrete skills that are chained into functional routines. 
C)  teaches social skills as discrete skills within an integrative setting and uses peer-mediation interventions to promote independent play and social interaction. 
D)  uses incidental teaching, that is, the spontaneous behavior of the child, to teach specific skills such as functional verbal language.

Question 7

Thimerosal, an ingredient found in________________________, was originally thought to be a cause of ASD but this theory has now been discredited.

Accepted Answer

A)  paint used in children's furniture 
B)  ADHD medication 
C)  vaccinations 
D)  soy-based formulas 
A)  paint used in children's furniture 
B)  ADHD medication 
C)  vaccinations 
D)  soy-based formulas

Question 8

Autism is treatable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Autism Spectrum Disorder includes which of following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turner's syndrome 
B)  Intellectual disabilities 
C)  Childhood disintegrative disorders 
D)  Language impaired 
A)  Turner's syndrome 
B)  Intellectual disabilities 
C)  Childhood disintegrative disorders 
D)  Language impaired

Question 10

Sergio exhibits the social problems typical of autism but he is highly intelligent and has age-appropriate language skills. What is the name of this type of autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asperger's syndrome 
B)  PDD-NOS 
C)  Rhett syndrome 
D)  Child disintegrative disorder 
A)  Asperger's syndrome 
B)  PDD-NOS 
C)  Rhett syndrome 
D)  Child disintegrative disorder

Question 11

Autism spectrum disorders are _____________disorders that lead to deficits in the child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, develop social skills, and relate to others.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning 
B)  behavioral 
C)  emotional 
D)  neurological 
A)  learning 
B)  behavioral 
C)  emotional 
D)  neurological

Question 12

Creating a consistent educational environment through___________________and______________ has been found to be very beneficial for children with autism.

Accepted Answer

structure;

Question 13

Current research suggests that autism spectrum disorders have a genetic component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding persons with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually have a hypersensitivity to noises but not to being touched by others. 
B)  Many persons with autism are hypersensitive to noises in the environment, and some are sensitive to touch as well. 
C)  All persons with autism shy away from being touched by others and some are sensitive to noises in the environment. 
D)  Only persons with Asperger's syndrome are sensitive to noises and to being touched. 
A)  They usually have a hypersensitivity to noises but not to being touched by others. 
B)  Many persons with autism are hypersensitive to noises in the environment, and some are sensitive to touch as well. 
C)  All persons with autism shy away from being touched by others and some are sensitive to noises in the environment. 
D)  Only persons with Asperger's syndrome are sensitive to noises and to being touched.

Question 15

A "relationship focused" intervention strategy encourages parents to use

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior modification. 
B)  intrusion therapy. 
C)  responsive interaction. 
D)  home-based instruction. 
A)  behavior modification. 
B)  intrusion therapy. 
C)  responsive interaction. 
D)  home-based instruction.

Question 16

The UCLA Young Autism Project

Accepted Answer

A)  utilizes a communication curriculum that is based on behavioral principles but applied in naturalistic settings. 
B)  uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach discrete skills that are chained into functional routines. 
C)  teaches social skills as discrete skills within an integrative setting and uses peer-mediation interventions to promote independent play and social interaction. 
D)  uses incidental teaching, that is, the spontaneous behavior of the child, to teach specific skills such as functional verbal language. 
A)  utilizes a communication curriculum that is based on behavioral principles but applied in naturalistic settings. 
B)  uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach discrete skills that are chained into functional routines. 
C)  teaches social skills as discrete skills within an integrative setting and uses peer-mediation interventions to promote independent play and social interaction. 
D)  uses incidental teaching, that is, the spontaneous behavior of the child, to teach specific skills such as functional verbal language.

Question 17

A technique that involves a child with autism writing a very short story that describes a specific social situation that is troublesome for that child is called

Accepted Answer

A)  writing therapy. 
B)  functional behavioral analysis. 
C)  social stories. 
D)  teaching stories. 
A)  writing therapy. 
B)  functional behavioral analysis. 
C)  social stories. 
D)  teaching stories.

Question 18

One consequence of many children with ASD's inability to communicate effectively is frustration often expressed by ____________.

Accepted Answer

aggression

Question 19

Describe some of the concerns that have been raised about the new definition of ASD as outlined in the DSM-5. Include the new criteria for an ASD diagnosis in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Answers should address: there is now onl

Question 20

One of the fundamental characteristics of children with autism is a lack of theory of mind, which refers to the ability of human beings to

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate their thoughts clearly. 
B)  understand the thinking and feelings of other people. 
C)  begin to learn basic preacademic skills. 
D)  understand the basic concepts of math. 
A)  communicate their thoughts clearly. 
B)  understand the thinking and feelings of other people. 
C)  begin to learn basic preacademic skills. 
D)  understand the basic concepts of math.

ASD can be correctly recognized in children as young as

An intensive, long-term intervention that systematically addresses the core symptoms of ASD is

One of the disorders included under autism spectrum disorders is

Autism can result in serious developmental delay in many areas, especially in the area of

The fact that children have a critical development period for language and social skills from about 18 months to 3 years means that ___________is critical in the treatment of ASD.

The TEACCH Program at the University of North Carolina

Thimerosal, an ingredient found in________________________, was originally thought to be a cause of ASD but this theory has now been discredited.

Autism is treatable.

Autism Spectrum Disorder includes which of following?

Sergio exhibits the social problems typical of autism but he is highly intelligent and has age-appropriate language skills. What is the name of this type of autism?

Autism spectrum disorders are _____________disorders that lead to deficits in the child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, develop social skills, and relate to others.

Creating a consistent educational environment through_____and has been found to be very beneficial for children with autism.

Current research suggests that autism spectrum disorders have a genetic component.

Which of the following statements is true regarding persons with autism?

A "relationship focused" intervention strategy encourages parents to use

The UCLA Young Autism Project

A technique that involves a child with autism writing a very short story that describes a specific social situation that is troublesome for that child is called

One consequence of many children with ASD's inability to communicate effectively is frustration often expressed by ____________.

Describe some of the concerns that have been raised about the new definition of ASD as outlined in the DSM-5. Include the new criteria for an ASD diagnosis in your answer.

One of the fundamental characteristics of children with autism is a lack of theory of mind, which refers to the ability of human beings to

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ASD can be correctly recognized in children as young as

An intensive, long-term intervention that systematically addresses the core symptoms of ASD is

One of the disorders included under autism spectrum disorders is

Autism can result in serious developmental delay in many areas, especially in the area of

The fact that children have a critical development period for language and social skills from about 18 months to 3 years means that ___________is critical in the treatment of ASD.

The TEACCH Program at the University of North Carolina

Thimerosal, an ingredient found in________________________, was originally thought to be a cause of ASD but this theory has now been discredited.

Autism is treatable.

Autism Spectrum Disorder includes which of following?

Sergio exhibits the social problems typical of autism but he is highly intelligent and has age-appropriate language skills. What is the name of this type of autism?

Autism spectrum disorders are _____________disorders that lead to deficits in the child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, develop social skills, and relate to others.

Creating a consistent educational environment through___________________and______________ has been found to be very beneficial for children with autism.

Current research suggests that autism spectrum disorders have a genetic component.

Which of the following statements is true regarding persons with autism?

A "relationship focused" intervention strategy encourages parents to use

The UCLA Young Autism Project

A technique that involves a child with autism writing a very short story that describes a specific social situation that is troublesome for that child is called

One consequence of many children with ASD's inability to communicate effectively is frustration often expressed by ____________.

Describe some of the concerns that have been raised about the new definition of ASD as outlined in the DSM-5. Include the new criteria for an ASD diagnosis in your answer.

One of the fundamental characteristics of children with autism is a lack of theory of mind, which refers to the ability of human beings to

Children With Exceptionalities and Their Families

Children With Exceptionalities and Social Institutions: Government, Schools, and the Courts

Early Intervention Supports and Services

Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Idd

Children With Learning Disabilities

Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders

Children With Emotional and Behavior Disorders

Children With Communication, Language, and Speech Disorders

Children Who Have Special Gifts and Talents

Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Children With Visual Impairments

Children With Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Multiple or Severe Disabilities

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Creating a consistent educational environment through_____and has been found to be very beneficial for children with autism.