Question 1

Dr.Bernard Rimland, a noted researcher in the field of autism spectrum disorder, is the parent of an individual with autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  The way that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been portrayed in movies 
B)  Researchers have made claims concerning the special abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders 
C)  Large percentages of people with autism spectrum disorders have exhibited special abilities 
D)  People with autism spectrum disorders tend to score highly on measures of cognitive ability 
A)  The way that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been portrayed in movies 
B)  Researchers have made claims concerning the special abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders 
C)  Large percentages of people with autism spectrum disorders have exhibited special abilities 
D)  People with autism spectrum disorders tend to score highly on measures of cognitive ability

Question 3

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When was autism spectrum disorder described as a separate clinical category?

Accepted Answer

A)  1943 
B)  1980 
C)  1966 
D)  1977 
A)  1943 
B)  1980 
C)  1966 
D)  1977

Question 5

Which one of the following is not considered a repetitive and restrictive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonfunctional rituals 
B)  Preoccupation with the parts of objects 
C)  Screaming to access an adult's attention 
D)  Limited patterns of interest 
A)  Nonfunctional rituals 
B)  Preoccupation with the parts of objects 
C)  Screaming to access an adult's attention 
D)  Limited patterns of interest

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List at least five features of effective programs for preschoolers with ASD.

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on developing communication and

Question 8

Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the federal government, more than 407,000 pupils ages __________ were identified as having autism during the 2011-2012 school year.

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth-18 
B)  6-21 
C)  3-12 
D)  14-21 
A)  Birth-18 
B)  6-21 
C)  3-12 
D)  14-21

Question 10

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except

Accepted Answer

A)  Cleanliness 
B)  Eating only certain foods 
C)  Repeated body movements 
D)  Rigidity about routines 
A)  Cleanliness 
B)  Eating only certain foods 
C)  Repeated body movements 
D)  Rigidity about routines

Question 11

Deficits in social interaction include significant impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors, which include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Eye-to-eye gaze 
B)  Facial expressions 
C)  Body postures and gestures 
D)  Receptive language 
A)  Eye-to-eye gaze 
B)  Facial expressions 
C)  Body postures and gestures 
D)  Receptive language

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During 2011-2012, one third of school-aged students also received services in a self-contained classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A social communication deficit common in individuals with ASD, the failure to respond to a gaze or pointing by another person, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulated movement 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Joint attention 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Regulated movement 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Joint attention 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of how to teach high-functioning individuals with ASD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Break down tasks 
B)  Prepare students for change 
C)  Avoid abstract ideas whenever possible 
D)  Use sarcasm 
A)  Break down tasks 
B)  Prepare students for change 
C)  Avoid abstract ideas whenever possible 
D)  Use sarcasm

Question 16

Deficits in pragmatic and/or social use of language are common in students with ASD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Ole Ivar Lovaas 
B)  Bernard Rimland 
C)  Leo Kanner 
D)  Loretta Bender 
A)  Ole Ivar Lovaas 
B)  Bernard Rimland 
C)  Leo Kanner 
D)  Loretta Bender

Question 18

A diagnosis of autism requires evidence that 11 of the 12 symptoms are present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manic depression 
B)  Fragile X syndrome 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Tourette syndrome 
A)  Manic depression 
B)  Fragile X syndrome 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Tourette syndrome

Question 20

What is not a characteristic of the TEACCH intervention model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Predictability 
B)  Organization of the physical environment 
C)  Visually structured activities 
D)  Social rehearsal 
A)  Predictability 
B)  Organization of the physical environment 
C)  Visually structured activities 
D)  Social rehearsal

Dr.Bernard Rimland, a noted researcher in the field of autism spectrum disorder, is the parent of an individual with autism.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

When was autism spectrum disorder described as a separate clinical category?

Which one of the following is not considered a repetitive and restrictive behavior?

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

List at least five features of effective programs for preschoolers with ASD.

Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development.

According to the federal government, more than 407,000 pupils ages __________ were identified as having autism during the 2011-2012 school year.

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except

Deficits in social interaction include significant impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors, which include all of the following except

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

During 2011-2012, one third of school-aged students also received services in a self-contained classroom.

A social communication deficit common in individuals with ASD, the failure to respond to a gaze or pointing by another person, is referred to as

Which of the following is not an example of how to teach high-functioning individuals with ASD?

Deficits in pragmatic and/or social use of language are common in students with ASD.

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

A diagnosis of autism requires evidence that 11 of the 12 symptoms are present.

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

What is not a characteristic of the TEACCH intervention model?

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Dr.Bernard Rimland, a noted researcher in the field of autism spectrum disorder, is the parent of an individual with autism.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

When was autism spectrum disorder described as a separate clinical category?

Which one of the following is not considered a repetitive and restrictive behavior?

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

List at least five features of effective programs for preschoolers with ASD.

Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development.

According to the federal government, more than 407,000 pupils ages __________ were identified as having autism during the 2011-2012 school year.

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except

Deficits in social interaction include significant impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors, which include all of the following except

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

During 2011-2012, one third of school-aged students also received services in a self-contained classroom.

A social communication deficit common in individuals with ASD, the failure to respond to a gaze or pointing by another person, is referred to as

Which of the following is not an example of how to teach high-functioning individuals with ASD?

Deficits in pragmatic and/or social use of language are common in students with ASD.

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

A diagnosis of autism requires evidence that 11 of the 12 symptoms are present.

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

What is not a characteristic of the TEACCH intervention model?

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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