Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  multidisciplinary
B)  affordable
C)  inclusive
D)  academicE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List three related services and specialized services for young children with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

Speech and language pathology
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Question 4

Which one of the following suggests that Autism may be neurological in nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)  Obsessive compulsive disorder
C)  Schizophrenia
D)  Seizure disordersE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Early psychogenic theories of autism

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasized deviant maternal characteristics
B)  emphasized a genetic origin
C)  emphasized behavioral conditioning
D)  are prevalent todayE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Name one strategy for familiarizing a new general education teacher with a child with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The highest estimates of the prevalence of autism are________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 500
B)  1 in 150
C)  1 in 1000
D)  1 in 100E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which is not considered a characteristic of individuals with Asperger syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor clumsiness
B)  Ability to read at grade level
C)  Sensory perceptual deficits
D)  Severe delays in language developmentE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the function of a VOCA device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Produce synthesized speech
B)  Assess an individual's job preferences
C)  Stimulates an individual's vocal chords
D)  Displays pictures for communicationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

At what age does IDEA require the school to assist families with planning for transition?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  12
C)  16
D)  18E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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 directionsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

There is a limited body of research identifying best practice interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How many hours of weekly intervention are recommended for young children with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 hours
B)  15 hours
C)  25 hours
D)  40 hoursE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which researcher used applied behavior analysis to treat children with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ivar Lovaas
B)  Bernard Rimland
C)  Leo Kanner
D)  Loretta BenderE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which one of the following is not a type of sentence used in writing social stories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Descriptive
B)  Interpretive
C)  Perspective
D)  DirectiveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A specific medical test has been developed to diagnose autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The age of onset for this pervasive developmental disorder is between 5 and 48 months

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism
B)  Asperger syndrome
C)  Childhood disintegrative disorder
D)  Rett's disorderE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Dietary and vitamin treatments and facilitated communication therapy are examples of CAM (complementary and alternative medicine).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that, inside each autistic child, there is a genius. According to the text, the uneven nature of their skills is referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Splinter skills
B)  Torn skills
C)  Learning difficulties
D)  Shattered skillsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 9: Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

The highest estimates of the prevalence of autism are________________________.

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Which one of the following is not a type of sentence used in writing social stories?

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A specific medical test has been developed to diagnose autism spectrum disorders.

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List three related services and specialized services for young children with autism spectrum disorders?

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Which researcher used applied behavior analysis to treat children with autism?

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Which is not considered a characteristic of individuals with Asperger syndrome?

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ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability

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At what age does IDEA require the school to assist families with planning for transition?

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

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Dietary and vitamin treatments and facilitated communication therapy are examples of CAM (complementary and alternative medicine).

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How many hours of weekly intervention are recommended for young children with autism spectrum disorders?

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There is a limited body of research identifying best practice interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders.

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

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Early psychogenic theories of autism

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Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that, inside each autistic child, there is a genius. According to the text, the uneven nature of their skills is referred to as?

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Name one strategy for familiarizing a new general education teacher with a child with autism spectrum disorders?

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The age of onset for this pervasive developmental disorder is between 5 and 48 months

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

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What is the function of a VOCA device?

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Which one of the following suggests that Autism may be neurological in nature?

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