Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A diagnosis for autism requires evidence that 9 of the 12 (or a gross majority)symptoms listed in the DSM-5 be present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Name one strategy for familiarizing a new general education teacher with a child with autism spectrum disorder.

Accepted Answer

Provide samples of the student's work
Share present levels of performance
Face-to-face meetings
Arrange for students to meet the teacher before school starts

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  18 
A)  5 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  18

Question 5

The following behaviors are characteristics of individuals with spectrum disorders except

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak motor skills 
B)  Hyperactivity 
C)  Self-injurious behavior 
D)  Impulsivity 
A)  Weak motor skills 
B)  Hyperactivity 
C)  Self-injurious behavior 
D)  Impulsivity

Question 6

Discuss the process that should occur for the diagnosis of ASD.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis takes two steps:
Step 1:Develo

Question 7

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders should be wary of interventions:

Accepted Answer

A)  Claiming to cure individuals of autism 
B)  Supported by research 
C)  That are low cost 
D)  Suggested by related service providers 
A)  Claiming to cure individuals of autism 
B)  Supported by research 
C)  That are low cost 
D)  Suggested by related service providers

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of repetitive motor movements?
A) Echolalia
B) Inflexibility
C) Preoccupation with unusual objects
D) Greeting rituals

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 9

Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in all except which one of the following areas:
A) Extreme aloneness from the very beginning of life
B) Powerful desire for aloneness and sameness
C) Obsessive-compulsive behavior
D) An attachment to objects

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in...

Question 10

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)  Directive 
A)  Descriptive 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Perspective 
D)  Directive

Question 11

Current research suggests that the origin of autism spectrum disorders is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological factors 
B)  Psychological factors 
C)  Behavioral conditioning 
D)  Parent-child interaction 
A)  Biological factors 
B)  Psychological factors 
C)  Behavioral conditioning 
D)  Parent-child interaction

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List the three cardinal features of autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

Impairment in social

Question 14

Which is not included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impairment in social interaction 
B)  Intellectual disability 
C)  Stereotyped and repetitive behaviors 
D)  Impairment in communication 
A)  Impairment in social interaction 
B)  Intellectual disability 
C)  Stereotyped and repetitive behaviors 
D)  Impairment in communication

Question 15

Which one of the following medical and psychiatric conditions is not associated with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  Anxiety disorders 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Sleep disorders 
A)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  Anxiety disorders 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Sleep disorders

Question 16

Compare and contrast supported employment and sheltered workshops.Cite the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

Sheltered workshops are supervised,struc

Question 17

The highest functioning individuals with ASD have little, if any, difficulty developing friendships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A social story

Accepted Answer

A)  Is presented immediately following a problem behavior 
B)  Uses a peer as the main character of the story 
C)  Is presented prior to the target situation 
D)  Must use text accompanied by pictures 
A)  Is presented immediately following a problem behavior 
B)  Uses a peer as the main character of the story 
C)  Is presented prior to the target situation 
D)  Must use text accompanied by pictures

Question 19

Discuss the radical revisions of the DSM-5 in 2013.

Accepted Answer

The new terminology of choice is autism

Question 20

Classification of ASD is based on the amount of support required by the individual to counteract impairments in everyday functioning.Identify the three levels of support as stipulated in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

Level 1:Requiring support
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All individuals with autism show characteristic deficits in communication and social skills.

A diagnosis for autism requires evidence that 9 of the 12 (or a gross majority)symptoms listed in the DSM-5 be present.

Name one strategy for familiarizing a new general education teacher with a child with autism spectrum disorder.

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

The following behaviors are characteristics of individuals with spectrum disorders except

Discuss the process that should occur for the diagnosis of ASD.

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders should be wary of interventions:

Which of the following is an example of repetitive motor movements? A) Echolalia B) Inflexibility C) Preoccupation with unusual objects D) Greeting rituals

Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in all except which one of the following areas: A) Extreme aloneness from the very beginning of life B) Powerful desire for aloneness and sameness C) Obsessive-compulsive behavior D) An attachment to objects

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

Current research suggests that the origin of autism spectrum disorders is related to

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

List the three cardinal features of autism spectrum disorders.

Which is not included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?

Which one of the following medical and psychiatric conditions is not associated with autism spectrum disorders?

Compare and contrast supported employment and sheltered workshops.Cite the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The highest functioning individuals with ASD have little, if any, difficulty developing friendships.

A social story

Discuss the radical revisions of the DSM-5 in 2013.

Classification of ASD is based on the amount of support required by the individual to counteract impairments in everyday functioning.Identify the three levels of support as stipulated in the DSM-5.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 10: Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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

A diagnosis for autism requires evidence that 9 of the 12 (or a gross majority)symptoms listed in the DSM-5 be present.

Name one strategy for familiarizing a new general education teacher with a child with autism spectrum disorder.

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

The following behaviors are characteristics of individuals with spectrum disorders except

Discuss the process that should occur for the diagnosis of ASD.

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders should be wary of interventions:

Which of the following is an example of repetitive motor movements? A) Echolalia B) Inflexibility C) Preoccupation with unusual objects D) Greeting rituals

Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in all except which one of the following areas: A) Extreme aloneness from the very beginning of life B) Powerful desire for aloneness and sameness C) Obsessive-compulsive behavior D) An attachment to objects

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

Current research suggests that the origin of autism spectrum disorders is related to

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

List the three cardinal features of autism spectrum disorders.

Which is not included in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?

Which one of the following medical and psychiatric conditions is not associated with autism spectrum disorders?

Compare and contrast supported employment and sheltered workshops.Cite the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The highest functioning individuals with ASD have little, if any, difficulty developing friendships.

A social story

Discuss the radical revisions of the DSM-5 in 2013.

Classification of ASD is based on the amount of support required by the individual to counteract impairments in everyday functioning.Identify the three levels of support as stipulated in the DSM-5.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Filters