Question 1

Which of the following is not a disorder on the autism spectrum:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rett syndrome 
B)  Williams syndrome 
C)  Asperger syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PD
D)  
A)  Rett syndrome 
B)  Williams syndrome 
C)  Asperger syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PD
D)  B

Question 2

The discrete trial approach to language intervention has been found to be most useful for the training of __________________.

Accepted Answer

(specific skills)

Question 3

Most children with autism spectrum disorders begin to speak at the same age as typically developing children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

This intervention technique utuilizes a stimulus-response format in a highly controlled environment in which the teacher provides the stimulus:

Accepted Answer

A)  pivotal-response model 
B)  discrete trial training 
C)  DIR model 
D)  auditory training 
A)  pivotal-response model 
B)  discrete trial training 
C)  DIR model 
D)  auditory training

Question 5

_______________ echolalia occurs within a brief time after the speaker talks. _______________ echolalia occurs when the speaker modifies the original utterance.

Accepted Answer

(immediate

Question 6

Compare the discrete trial training technique to the pivotal-response model in the setting for intervention, the amount of intervention, intervention agents, and target behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Discrete trial training (DTT) and the pi

Question 7

Research has failed to confirm the effectiveness of the use of auditory training with individuals with autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The pivotal-response model of intervention claims that instruction should focus on "pivotal" areas such as
_____________________, ____________________, and ____________________

Accepted Answer

(responsivity to multiple cues

Question 9

All of the following are characteristic of Autistic children except:

Accepted Answer

A)  significant language deficits. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  withdrawal from interaction. 
D)  inconsistent responses to stimuli. 
A)  significant language deficits. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  withdrawal from interaction. 
D)  inconsistent responses to stimuli.

Question 10

Studies that have compared the syntactic development of individuals with autism to that of other individuals with disabilities have found that the individuals with autism:

Accepted Answer

A)  have fewer problems with syntax than do children with Down syndrome. 
B)  have more difficulty applying their skills in social situations. 
C)  have a less pervasive language problem than children with dysphasia. 
D)  have fewer individual differences in development than do children with intellectual disabilities 
A)  have fewer problems with syntax than do children with Down syndrome. 
B)  have more difficulty applying their skills in social situations. 
C)  have a less pervasive language problem than children with dysphasia. 
D)  have fewer individual differences in development than do children with intellectual disabilities

Question 11

Several specific cognitive differences have been identified in the autistic population, including ________ and ____________.

Accepted Answer

(gestalt processing

Question 12

Most researchers today agree that autism is caused by parents who interact with their children in a cold, aloof manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Echolalia is a type of language behavior found only in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although some studies have found the semantic skills of individuals with autism to be relatively intact, other studies have found they use more _____________ and ______________ language in their speech.

Accepted Answer

(neologism

Question 15

Jose often repeats back exactly what was previously spoken to him. Jose is:

Accepted Answer

A)  reversing pronouns. 
B)  selectively mute. 
C)  using idiosyncratic language. 
D)  using echolalia. 
A)  reversing pronouns. 
B)  selectively mute. 
C)  using idiosyncratic language. 
D)  using echolalia.

Question 16

A number of explanations have been suggested to explain the phenomenon of pronoun reversal in individuals with autism. List and briefly explain three of these hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

1. Theory of mind deficit: One hypothesi

Question 17

Current thinking regarding the use of echolalia by autistic children holds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  echolalia may represent an attempt to communicate. 
B)  echolalia is non-productive and should be discouraged. 
C)  echolalia could be used as the basis for training communicative interaction. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  echolalia may represent an attempt to communicate. 
B)  echolalia is non-productive and should be discouraged. 
C)  echolalia could be used as the basis for training communicative interaction. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 18

How has the "emergent literacy" model of reading changed literacy instruction for children with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

The "emergent literacy" model of reading

Question 19

Identify the three categories of symptoms used in DSM-IV to define autistic disorder:
_______________________ ______________________ ____________________

Accepted Answer

(impairment in socia

Question 20

Children with Asperger Syndrome have been found to be relatively intact in language development except in the domain of:

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax 
B)  phonology 
C)  morphology 
D)  pragmatics 
A)  syntax 
B)  phonology 
C)  morphology 
D)  pragmatics

Which of the following is not a disorder on the autism spectrum:

The discrete trial approach to language intervention has been found to be most useful for the training of __________________.

Most children with autism spectrum disorders begin to speak at the same age as typically developing children.

This intervention technique utuilizes a stimulus-response format in a highly controlled environment in which the teacher provides the stimulus:

_ echolalia occurs within a brief time after the speaker talks. _ echolalia occurs when the speaker modifies the original utterance.

Compare the discrete trial training technique to the pivotal-response model in the setting for intervention, the amount of intervention, intervention agents, and target behaviors.

Research has failed to confirm the effectiveness of the use of auditory training with individuals with autism.

The pivotal-response model of intervention claims that instruction should focus on "pivotal" areas such as _, , and

All of the following are characteristic of Autistic children except:

Studies that have compared the syntactic development of individuals with autism to that of other individuals with disabilities have found that the individuals with autism:

Several specific cognitive differences have been identified in the autistic population, including and ____.

Most researchers today agree that autism is caused by parents who interact with their children in a cold, aloof manner.

Echolalia is a type of language behavior found only in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Although some studies have found the semantic skills of individuals with autism to be relatively intact, other studies have found they use more _ and __ language in their speech.

Jose often repeats back exactly what was previously spoken to him. Jose is:

A number of explanations have been suggested to explain the phenomenon of pronoun reversal in individuals with autism. List and briefly explain three of these hypotheses.

Current thinking regarding the use of echolalia by autistic children holds that:

How has the "emergent literacy" model of reading changed literacy instruction for children with autism spectrum disorders?

Identify the three categories of symptoms used in DSM-IV to define autistic disorder: _

Children with Asperger Syndrome have been found to be relatively intact in language development except in the domain of:

Language and Language Disorders

The Elements of Language

Language Acquisition: Bases

Language Acquisition: Models

Language Development: Birth Through the Pre-School Years

Language and Literacy in the School Years

Language and Students With Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders

Language and Students With Intellectual Disabilities

Language and Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Language and Students With Sensory Disabilities

Language and Students With Neuromotor Impairments and Brain Injury

Assessing Language and Communication

Enhancing Language and Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Language, Culture and English Language Learners

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Exam 9: Language and Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Which of the following is not a disorder on the autism spectrum:

The discrete trial approach to language intervention has been found to be most useful for the training of __________________.

Most children with autism spectrum disorders begin to speak at the same age as typically developing children.

This intervention technique utuilizes a stimulus-response format in a highly controlled environment in which the teacher provides the stimulus:

_______________ echolalia occurs within a brief time after the speaker talks. _______________ echolalia occurs when the speaker modifies the original utterance.

Compare the discrete trial training technique to the pivotal-response model in the setting for intervention, the amount of intervention, intervention agents, and target behaviors.

Research has failed to confirm the effectiveness of the use of auditory training with individuals with autism.

The pivotal-response model of intervention claims that instruction should focus on "pivotal" areas such as _____________________, ____________________, and ____________________

All of the following are characteristic of Autistic children except:

Studies that have compared the syntactic development of individuals with autism to that of other individuals with disabilities have found that the individuals with autism:

Several specific cognitive differences have been identified in the autistic population, including ________ and ____________.

Most researchers today agree that autism is caused by parents who interact with their children in a cold, aloof manner.

Echolalia is a type of language behavior found only in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Although some studies have found the semantic skills of individuals with autism to be relatively intact, other studies have found they use more _____________ and ______________ language in their speech.

Jose often repeats back exactly what was previously spoken to him. Jose is:

A number of explanations have been suggested to explain the phenomenon of pronoun reversal in individuals with autism. List and briefly explain three of these hypotheses.

Current thinking regarding the use of echolalia by autistic children holds that:

How has the "emergent literacy" model of reading changed literacy instruction for children with autism spectrum disorders?

Identify the three categories of symptoms used in DSM-IV to define autistic disorder: _______________________ ______________________ ____________________

Children with Asperger Syndrome have been found to be relatively intact in language development except in the domain of:

Language and Language Disorders

The Elements of Language

Language Acquisition: Bases

Language Acquisition: Models

Language Development: Birth Through the Pre-School Years

Language and Literacy in the School Years

Language and Students With Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders

Language and Students With Intellectual Disabilities

Language and Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Language and Students With Sensory Disabilities

Language and Students With Neuromotor Impairments and Brain Injury

Assessing Language and Communication

Enhancing Language and Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Language, Culture and English Language Learners

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_ echolalia occurs within a brief time after the speaker talks. _ echolalia occurs when the speaker modifies the original utterance.

The pivotal-response model of intervention claims that instruction should focus on "pivotal" areas such as _, , and

Several specific cognitive differences have been identified in the autistic population, including and ____.

Although some studies have found the semantic skills of individuals with autism to be relatively intact, other studies have found they use more _ and __ language in their speech.

Identify the three categories of symptoms used in DSM-IV to define autistic disorder: _