Question 1

Which of the following interventions is supported by scientifically validated research?

Accepted Answer

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a well-researched and scientifically validated intervention for individuals with autism and other developmental disorders.

Question 2

All of the following strategies are based on applied behavior analysis except _____.

Accepted Answer

Facilitated communication is not based on applied behavior analysis; it is a discredited technique that involves a facilitator assisting a person with communication, often leading to the facilitator influencing the communication.

Question 3

Which statement about unproven treatments for autism is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments that claim to help autism have no scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness, making it important to rely on scientifically validated interventions.

Question 4

A strong argument for including students with autism in general education is that _____.

Accepted Answer

Including students with autism in general education allows them to learn social skills and behaviors by interacting with socially competent peers, which can be beneficial for their development.

Question 5

Why are fads and unproven interventions so prevalent in the treatment of children with autism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Kim has difficulty waiting in line at school. She wants to be first all of the time, and she will kick other students and scream if she is not at the front of the line. Her classmates get upset when they can't go to an activity until she is quiet. Kim's teacher creates a visual support for her that helps Kim understand lining up from the perspective of others. This visual support is referred to as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A social story is a tool used to help individuals understand social situations and the perspectives of others, which is what Kim's teacher created to help her with lining up.

Question 7

The collective wisdom of experts, in a study by Heward (2011), identified skills for successful inclusion of students with autism. These experts, more frequently, indicated that student success depended on the ability to _____.

Accepted Answer

Experts identified that the ability to participate and learn in group lessons is crucial for the successful inclusion of students with autism, as it facilitates social interaction and collaborative learning.

Question 8

Which statement about educational placements for students with autism is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Most students with autism are educated in general education classes, often with support and accommodations, as part of inclusive education practices.

Question 9

Which of the following types of sentences is not a part of a social story?

Accepted Answer

Comparative sentences are not part of a social story. Social stories typically include affirmative, descriptive, and perspective sentences to help individuals understand social situations.

Question 10

Visual activity schedules for students with autism _____.

Accepted Answer

Visual activity schedules are a form of prompting that help students with autism understand and follow routines, thereby promoting independence rather than dependence.

Question 11

Why is early and intensive intervention especially critical for children with autism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Mr. Quimby, a teacher, provides physical support to help Howard, a student who cannot speak, type responses on a keyboard, so that Howard can share his thoughts and ideas. This technique is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Facilitated communication is a technique where a facilitator provides physical support to help a person with communication difficulties type or point to communicate.

Quiz 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder