Deck 3: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 1

According to the text, which of the following are the two fastest-emerging neurodevelopmental disorders?

A) Autism and learning disabilities
B) Non-verbal learning disorder and substance use disorder
C) Autism and attention deficithyperactivity disorder
D) Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Mindblindness is a symptom that is frequently observed in people with:

A) More than three siblings
B) Dyslexia
C) Visual impairments
D) Autism spectrum disorders

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Approximately _____%of American schoolchildren have been diagnosed with attention deficithyperactivity disorder at some time in their lives.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Being either hypersensitive or hyposensitive to sensory stimuli is most commonly associated with:

A) Autism spectrum disorders
B) Learning disabilities
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Polio

Question 5

Asperger's syndrome is a form of:

A) Autism
B) Learning disability
C) Cancer
D) Cerebral palsy

Question 6

The underlying cause of symptoms associated with attention deficithyperactivity disorder is thought to be:

A) Diabetic neuropathy
B) Environmental toxins
C) Nutritional deficiency
D) Impairments in the brain's executive functioning

Question 7

As many as ______%of adults with attention deficithyperactivity disorder have co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

A) 30
B) 50
C) 70
D) 90

Question 8

Approximately what percentage of people with autism spectrum disorders are employed upon exiting high school?

A) 10
B) 30
C) 50
D) 70

Question 9

Both autism spectrum disorders and attention deficithyperactivity disorder are:

A) Significantly more common in females than in males
B) Significantly more common in males than in females
C) Genetically linked conditions that are passed down on the maternal side of the family
D) Rare disorders according to criteria set forth by the American Psychiatric Association

Question 10

Which of the following are described as most effective counseling interventions with people with attention deficithyperactivity disorder?

A) Insight-based, non-directive techniques
B) Role plays and empty chair techniques
C) Encounter groups
D) Structured, directive techniques

Question 11

Name three symptoms that are common to both people with autism spectrum disorders and attention deficithyperactivity disorder.

Question 12

Name three commonlycited employment barriers for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorders.