Question 1

Identify and discuss the suggestion that there are multiple etiologies of autism.

Accepted Answer

Primary suspected contributing factors i

Question 2

______ disputed psychogenic theories of autism.He was an advocate for families with children with autism and the father of an individual with autism.

Accepted Answer

A) Kanner 
B) Rank 
C) Bettelheim 
D) Rimland 
A) Kanner 
B) Rank 
C) Bettelheim 
D) Rimland

Question 3

Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that,inside each autistic child,there is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) genius. 
B) self-injurious tendency. 
C) aggressive attitude. 
D) none of these 
A) genius. 
B) self-injurious tendency. 
C) aggressive attitude. 
D) none of these

Question 4

An individual with "theory of mind" deficits is likely to have difficulty

Accepted Answer

A) learning academic content. 
B) following a multiple-step routine. 
C) understanding the perspective of others. 
D) listening to verbal directions. 
A) learning academic content. 
B) following a multiple-step routine. 
C) understanding the perspective of others. 
D) listening to verbal directions.

Question 5

One disadvantage of picture exchange communication systems is that they may interfere with the user's development of spoken language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although no one instructional approach is effective with all students with autism spectrum disorders,an emphasis on developing ______ and appropriate social skills is characteristic of most approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) moral developmental skills 
B) environmental safety abilities 
C) functional communication abilities 
D) adaptive living skills 
A) moral developmental skills 
B) environmental safety abilities 
C) functional communication abilities 
D) adaptive living skills

Question 7

Effective programs for students with autism spectrum disorders are early,intensive,and ______.

Accepted Answer

A) multidisciplinary 
B) affordable 
C) inclusive 
D) academic 
A) multidisciplinary 
B) affordable 
C) inclusive 
D) academic

Question 8

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Autism spectrum disorders are the result of abnormalities in a specific location of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the radical revisions of the DSM-5 in 2013.

Accepted Answer

The new terminology of choice is autism

Question 11

An individual with ASD should participate in the development of his or her own transition plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All individuals with autism show characteristic deficits in communication and social skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify several strategies that would be employed in supporting a child with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings.

Accepted Answer

Avoid abstract ideas whenever possible
A

Question 14

Which is not included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?

Accepted Answer

A) Impairment in social interaction 
B) Intellectual disability 
C) Stereotyped and repetitive behaviors 
D) Impairment in communication 
A) Impairment in social interaction 
B) Intellectual disability 
C) Stereotyped and repetitive behaviors 
D) Impairment in communication

Question 15

What is thought to be the prevalence of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related development disorders in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 2.5 million people 
B) 8.5 million people 
C) 3.5 million people 
D) 4.5 million people 
A) 2.5 million people 
B) 8.5 million people 
C) 3.5 million people 
D) 4.5 million people

Question 16

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

Accepted Answer

A) The way that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been portrayed in movies 
B) Researchers have made claims concerning the special abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders. 
C) Large percentages of people with autism spectrum disorders have exhibited special abilities. 
D) People with autism spectrum disorders tend to score highly on measures of cognitive ability. 
A) The way that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been portrayed in movies 
B) Researchers have made claims concerning the special abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders. 
C) Large percentages of people with autism spectrum disorders have exhibited special abilities. 
D) People with autism spectrum disorders tend to score highly on measures of cognitive ability.

Question 17

Autism spectrum disorders are generally described as mild,moderate,or severe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify and explain possible reasons for the increase in the number of individuals who are being identified as having ASD.

Accepted Answer

Clinicians are evaluating and diagnosing

Question 19

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except

Accepted Answer

A) Cleanliness 
B) Eating only certain foods 
C) Repeated body movements 
D) Rigidity about routines 
A) Cleanliness 
B) Eating only certain foods 
C) Repeated body movements 
D) Rigidity about routines

Question 20

Effective programs for preschoolers with ASD typically share all of the following representative features EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) an emphasis on developing communication as well as social skills 
B) high degree of family involvement 
C) interdisciplinary interventions 
D) high teacher-student ratio 
A) an emphasis on developing communication as well as social skills 
B) high degree of family involvement 
C) interdisciplinary interventions 
D) high teacher-student ratio

Identify and discuss the suggestion that there are multiple etiologies of autism.

______ disputed psychogenic theories of autism.He was an advocate for families with children with autism and the father of an individual with autism.

Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that,inside each autistic child,there is a(n)

An individual with "theory of mind" deficits is likely to have difficulty

One disadvantage of picture exchange communication systems is that they may interfere with the user's development of spoken language.

Although no one instructional approach is effective with all students with autism spectrum disorders,an emphasis on developing ______ and appropriate social skills is characteristic of most approaches.

Effective programs for students with autism spectrum disorders are early,intensive,and ______.

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

Autism spectrum disorders are the result of abnormalities in a specific location of the brain.

Discuss the radical revisions of the DSM-5 in 2013.

An individual with ASD should participate in the development of his or her own transition plan.

All individuals with autism show characteristic deficits in communication and social skills.

Identify several strategies that would be employed in supporting a child with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings.

Which is not included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?

What is thought to be the prevalence of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related development disorders in the United States?

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

Autism spectrum disorders are generally described as mild,moderate,or severe.

Identify and explain possible reasons for the increase in the number of individuals who are being identified as having ASD.

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except

Effective programs for preschoolers with ASD typically share all of the following representative features EXCEPT

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Individuals with Visual Impairments

Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 10: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Identify and discuss the suggestion that there are multiple etiologies of autism.

______ disputed psychogenic theories of autism.He was an advocate for families with children with autism and the father of an individual with autism.

Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that,inside each autistic child,there is a(n)

An individual with "theory of mind" deficits is likely to have difficulty

One disadvantage of picture exchange communication systems is that they may interfere with the user's development of spoken language.

Although no one instructional approach is effective with all students with autism spectrum disorders,an emphasis on developing ______ and appropriate social skills is characteristic of most approaches.

Effective programs for students with autism spectrum disorders are early,intensive,and ______.

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

Autism spectrum disorders are the result of abnormalities in a specific location of the brain.

Discuss the radical revisions of the DSM-5 in 2013.

An individual with ASD should participate in the development of his or her own transition plan.

All individuals with autism show characteristic deficits in communication and social skills.

Identify several strategies that would be employed in supporting a child with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings.

Which is not included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?

What is thought to be the prevalence of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related development disorders in the United States?

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

Autism spectrum disorders are generally described as mild,moderate,or severe.

Identify and explain possible reasons for the increase in the number of individuals who are being identified as having ASD.

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except

Effective programs for preschoolers with ASD typically share all of the following representative features EXCEPT

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Individuals with Visual Impairments

Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Filters