Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about Autism?&#10;A) Clinical symptoms often begin to appear at 36 months.&#10;B) It reflects a global developmental delay.&#10;C) A restrictive repetitive behavior (RRB) is required for diagnosis.&#10;D) Deficits in social interaction/communication are required for diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

Deficits in social interaction/communication are required for diagnosis.

Question 2

Social-emotional reciprocity deficits include:&#10;A) Failure in normal back-and-forth conversation&#10;B) Abnormalities in eye contact&#10;C) Repetitive, fixed interests&#10;D) Limited interest in making friends

Accepted Answer

Social-emotional reciprocity deficits involve challenges in engaging in typical social interactions, such as maintaining a back-and-forth conversation, which is reflected in choice A.

Question 3

Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities include all of the following except:&#10;A) Spinning, hand flapping, echolalia, and flipping objects&#10;B) Apraxia, aphasia, selective mutism, and communication problems&#10;C) Adherence to routines, ritualized patterns, and perseverative interests&#10;D) Indifference to pain, visual fascination, and sensory sensitivities

Accepted Answer

B) Apraxia, aphasia, selective mutism, and communication problems are not classified as restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. These are more directly related to communication disorders rather than the repetitive behaviors typically associated with autism spectrum disorders.

Question 4

Predictors of the acquisition of language include all of the following except:&#10;A) Joint attention and imitation skills&#10;B) Gesture use and play skills&#10;C) Vocal fascination and fixation&#10;D) Face scanning and echolalia

Accepted Answer

Joint attention, imitation skills, gesture use, play skills, face scanning, and echolalia are all recognized predictors of language acquisition in children. These skills are foundational for the development of communication abilities. However, "vocal fascination and fixation" is not a commonly recognized predictor of language acquisition. Instead, predictors typically involve interactive and communicative behaviors rather than isolated preoccupations with sounds.

Question 5

For ASD severity specifiers designate the level of support needed and:&#10;A) Are based on a combination of communication deficits and restrictive repetitive behaviors&#10;B) Vary by context and fluctuate over time&#10;C) Range from level 3 (most severe) to level 1 (least severe)&#10;D) Can be used to determine eligibility for the provision of services

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is generally true about the lifespan consideration of those with ASD?&#10;A) Restrictive, Repetitive Behaviors (RRBs) remain stable.&#10;B) Intellectual abilities (IQ) decline.&#10;C) Sensory sensitivity declines.&#10;D) Language abilities improve.

Accepted Answer

Language abilities can improve over time with appropriate interventions and support, although the degree of improvement can vary among individuals with ASD.

Question 7

According to the Theory of Mind (ToM) explanation of ASD:&#10;A) The core deficits in ASD are relating to cognitive flexibility&#10;B) Children with ASD are unable to recognize the mental states of others.&#10;C) Was demonstrated using children in the Sally-Amy study on &#34;false beliefs&#34;&#10;D) Assumes children with ASD can only &#34;metarepresent&#34;

Accepted Answer

The Theory of Mind explanation of ASD suggests that individuals with ASD have difficulty recognizing and understanding the mental states of others, which affects their ability to predict and interpret others' behavior.

Question 8

Intake considerations for children with ASD should include family engagement as:&#10;A) Parents readily accept their child's diagnosis and are highly motivated&#10;B) Parents do not focus on the unique aspects of their child's autism&#10;C) Active parental involvement reduces feelings of parental powerlessness&#10;D) Parents rarely experience depression with a child's diagnosis

Accepted Answer

Active parental involvement can help reduce feelings of powerlessness and improve outcomes for both the child and the family.

Question 9

Effective early intervention includes all of the following except:&#10;A) A transition from the preschool classroom program&#10;B) A &#34;functional approach&#34; to problem behaviors&#10;C) The acquisition of play and language&#10;D) Periods of &#34;controlled unpredictability&#34;

Accepted Answer

Effective early intervention focuses on structured and predictable environments to support learning and development, rather than "controlled unpredictability".

Question 10

Which of the following is not an intensive early intervention program for ASD?&#10;A) The Incredible Years Program (IYP)&#10;B) Pivotal Response Training (PRT)&#10;C) Floortime/Developmental Individual-Difference Relationship Based (DIR)&#10;D) Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Accepted Answer

The Incredible Years Program (IYP) is not specifically designed as an intensive early intervention program for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is aimed at preventing and treating emotional and behavioral difficulties in children. In contrast, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Floortime/Developmental Individual-Difference Relationship Based (DIR), and Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) are all recognized as interventions specifically designed for children with ASD.

Deck 4: Autism Spectrum Disorder