Question 1

Students with autism often have a preference for working on computers, ______ screen-based activities ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  so; should be prioritized as long as students find them personally fulfilling 
B)  and; have the added benefit of interactive activities that encourage social interaction for children with autism 
C)  however; should not be part of a comprehensive academic curriculum 
D)  but; often do not provide enough interaction to promote social skills 
A)  so; should be prioritized as long as students find them personally fulfilling 
B)  and; have the added benefit of interactive activities that encourage social interaction for children with autism 
C)  however; should not be part of a comprehensive academic curriculum 
D)  but; often do not provide enough interaction to promote social skills

Question 2

Why are self-help skills critical to almost all areas of functioning and overall adult independence?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but will likely includ

Question 3

Students need to learn how to do PHG tasks without help and without ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  daily practice 
B)  readily available grooming implements 
C)  reminders 
D)  reinforcement 
A)  daily practice 
B)  readily available grooming implements 
C)  reminders 
D)  reinforcement

Question 4

______ long-term vocational training for students with autism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Through the BIP process, parents usually request 
B)  By law, the ITP is required to plan for 
C)  All school districts offer 
D)  Family members are most often encouraged to request 
A)  Through the BIP process, parents usually request 
B)  By law, the ITP is required to plan for 
C)  All school districts offer 
D)  Family members are most often encouraged to request

Question 5

Discuss some recreation and leisure activities-both solitary or partner and group-that students with autism might enjoy at various ages.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but may include some o

Question 6

Researchers have found ______ between students with autism's cognitive level and enjoyment of leisure activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  net correlation 
B)  no relationship 
C)  a positive relationship 
D)  an inverse relationship 
A)  net correlation 
B)  no relationship 
C)  a positive relationship 
D)  an inverse relationship

Question 7

Because many self-help tasks are extremely personal, instruction in these tasks ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is best undertaken in the home environment 
B)  may not be taught best in a school setting 
C)  should be done only under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist 
D)  should be done individually 
A)  is best undertaken in the home environment 
B)  may not be taught best in a school setting 
C)  should be done only under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist 
D)  should be done individually

Question 8

______ helps students with autism who might need external supports to obtain and maintain paid competitive employment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing unstructured job rotations 
B)  Using parents as job coaches 
C)  The IEP 
D)  Supported employment 
A)  Providing unstructured job rotations 
B)  Using parents as job coaches 
C)  The IEP 
D)  Supported employment

Question 9

Information obtained via published assessment instruments and ecological assessments should not be combined with direct-observation methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What criteria can Mr. Salupo use to determine whether Charlie is ready for toileting instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charlie is 2 to 3 years of age and shows the same signs of readiness for toileting as his typically developing peers. 
B)  Charlie is at least 30 months old; can remain clean and dry for at least an hour or two; and has a regular, predictable elimination schedule. 
C)  Charlie's parents have started him on a toileting regimen at home, and his physician says he is physiologically able to use the toilet. 
D)  Charlie stays clean but not dry throughout the night, he can indicate verbally when he needs to void, and he has voiced the need for more privacy. 
A)  Charlie is 2 to 3 years of age and shows the same signs of readiness for toileting as his typically developing peers. 
B)  Charlie is at least 30 months old; can remain clean and dry for at least an hour or two; and has a regular, predictable elimination schedule. 
C)  Charlie's parents have started him on a toileting regimen at home, and his physician says he is physiologically able to use the toilet. 
D)  Charlie stays clean but not dry throughout the night, he can indicate verbally when he needs to void, and he has voiced the need for more privacy.

Students with autism often have a preference for working on computers, screen-based activities .

Why are self-help skills critical to almost all areas of functioning and overall adult independence?

Students need to learn how to do PHG tasks without help and without ______.

______ long-term vocational training for students with autism.

Discuss some recreation and leisure activities-both solitary or partner and group-that students with autism might enjoy at various ages.

Researchers have found ______ between students with autism's cognitive level and enjoyment of leisure activities.

Because many self-help tasks are extremely personal, instruction in these tasks ______.

______ helps students with autism who might need external supports to obtain and maintain paid competitive employment.

Information obtained via published assessment instruments and ecological assessments should not be combined with direct-observation methods.

What criteria can Mr. Salupo use to determine whether Charlie is ready for toileting instruction?

Overview of Autism

Basic Behavioral Principles and Strategies for Changing Behavior

Reducing Challenging Behaviors

Deciding What to Teach: Curriculum Development

Teaching: General Strategies

Remediating Deficits in Speech and Language

Remediating Deficits in Socialization

Understanding Intervention Controversies

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Students with autism often have a preference for working on computers, ______ screen-based activities ______.

Why are self-help skills critical to almost all areas of functioning and overall adult independence?

Students need to learn how to do PHG tasks without help and without ______.

______ long-term vocational training for students with autism.

Discuss some recreation and leisure activities-both solitary or partner and group-that students with autism might enjoy at various ages.

Researchers have found ______ between students with autism's cognitive level and enjoyment of leisure activities.

Because many self-help tasks are extremely personal, instruction in these tasks ______.

______ helps students with autism who might need external supports to obtain and maintain paid competitive employment.

Information obtained via published assessment instruments and ecological assessments should not be combined with direct-observation methods.

What criteria can Mr. Salupo use to determine whether Charlie is ready for toileting instruction?

Overview of Autism

Basic Behavioral Principles and Strategies for Changing Behavior

Reducing Challenging Behaviors

Deciding What to Teach: Curriculum Development

Teaching: General Strategies

Remediating Deficits in Speech and Language

Remediating Deficits in Socialization

Understanding Intervention Controversies

Filters

Students with autism often have a preference for working on computers, screen-based activities .