Question 1

Research on intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders indicates substantial support for the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary therapies 
B)  Behavioral treatment 
C)  Music therapy 
D)  Play therapy 
A)  Dietary therapies 
B)  Behavioral treatment 
C)  Music therapy 
D)  Play therapy

Question 2

Approximately 33.7% of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in

Accepted Answer

A)  General education settings 
B)  Special schools 
C)  Self-contained classrooms 
D)  Residential facilities 
A)  General education settings 
B)  Special schools 
C)  Self-contained classrooms 
D)  Residential facilities

Question 3

Many effective programs use principles of ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory integration 
B)  Constructivism 
C)  Psychogenics 
D)  Applied behavior analysis 
A)  Sensory integration 
B)  Constructivism 
C)  Psychogenics 
D)  Applied behavior analysis

Question 4

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

State three reasons cited for the reported increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

More accurate diagnosis
Advances in medi

Question 6

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of multiple assessment instruments 
B)  Diagnostic processes are administered by a team of professionals 
C)  Direct observations 
D)  A focus on measures of cognitive functioning 
A)  The use of multiple assessment instruments 
B)  Diagnostic processes are administered by a team of professionals 
C)  Direct observations 
D)  A focus on measures of cognitive functioning

Question 7

Identify and discuss the suggestion that there are multiple etiologies of autism.

Accepted Answer

Primary suspected contributing factors i

Question 8

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 directions 
A)  Learning academic content 
B)  Following a multiple-step routine 
C)  Understanding the perspective of others 
D)  Listening to verbal directions

Question 9

What factors should parents consider when selecting treatments for their child with autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Families should be cautious of a treatme

Question 10

When are individualized family service plans typically developed for children with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  During their transition to postsecondary settings 
B)  During the onset of early intervention services 
C)  During the transition from preschool to kindergarten settings 
D)  Following the occurrence of a change in the family unit 
A)  During their transition to postsecondary settings 
B)  During the onset of early intervention services 
C)  During the transition from preschool to kindergarten settings 
D)  Following the occurrence of a change in the family unit

Question 11

Early psychogenic theories of autism

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasized deviant maternal characteristics 
B)  Emphasized a genetic origin 
C)  Emphasized behavioral conditioning 
D)  Are prevalent today 
A)  Emphasized deviant maternal characteristics 
B)  Emphasized a genetic origin 
C)  Emphasized behavioral conditioning 
D)  Are prevalent today

Question 12

Who was one of the first behavioral psychologists to propose that autism was environmentally determined?

Accepted Answer

A)  C. B. Fester 
B)  Loretta Bender 
C)  Bruno Bettelheim 
D)  Bernard Rimland 
A)  C. B. Fester 
B)  Loretta Bender 
C)  Bruno Bettelheim 
D)  Bernard Rimland

Question 13

__________ was the first behavioral psychologist to propose that autism was environmentally determined.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bender 
B)  Lovaas 
C)  Fester 
D)  Kanner 
A)  Bender 
B)  Lovaas 
C)  Fester 
D)  Kanner

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 hours 
A)  10 hours 
B)  15 hours 
C)  25 hours 
D)  40 hours

Question 15

What is supported competitive employment?

Accepted Answer

Working alongside typical cowo

Question 16

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have an increased risk for seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are common misconceptions about individuals with autism spectrum disorders except

Accepted Answer

A)  They learn to communicate with sign language 
B)  They are unable to give or receive affection 
C)  They have overly aggressive tendencies 
D)  They possess special abilities 
A)  They learn to communicate with sign language 
B)  They are unable to give or receive affection 
C)  They have overly aggressive tendencies 
D)  They possess special abilities

Question 18

Research has identified a cure for autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Whose work first described the symptoms that characterize autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bernard Rimland 
B)  Leo Kanner 
C)  Bruno Bettelheim 
D)  Ole Ivar Lovaas 
A)  Bernard Rimland 
B)  Leo Kanner 
C)  Bruno Bettelheim 
D)  Ole Ivar Lovaas

Question 20

Describe several strategies that would be employed in supporting a child with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings.

Accepted Answer

Avoid abstract ideas whenever possible
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Research on intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders indicates substantial support for the use of

Approximately 33.7% of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in

Many effective programs use principles of ____________________________.

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability.

State three reasons cited for the reported increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders?

Identify and discuss the suggestion that there are multiple etiologies of autism.

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

What factors should parents consider when selecting treatments for their child with autism spectrum disorder?

When are individualized family service plans typically developed for children with autism spectrum disorders?

Early psychogenic theories of autism

Who was one of the first behavioral psychologists to propose that autism was environmentally determined?

__________ was the first behavioral psychologist to propose that autism was environmentally determined.

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

What is supported competitive employment?

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have an increased risk for seizures.

All of the following are common misconceptions about individuals with autism spectrum disorders except

Research has identified a cure for autism.

Whose work first described the symptoms that characterize autism?

Describe several strategies that would be employed in supporting a child with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings.

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Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

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Exam 10: Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Research on intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders indicates substantial support for the use of

Approximately 33.7% of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in

Many effective programs use principles of ____________________________.

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability.

State three reasons cited for the reported increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders?

Identify and discuss the suggestion that there are multiple etiologies of autism.

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

What factors should parents consider when selecting treatments for their child with autism spectrum disorder?

When are individualized family service plans typically developed for children with autism spectrum disorders?

Early psychogenic theories of autism

Who was one of the first behavioral psychologists to propose that autism was environmentally determined?

__________ was the first behavioral psychologist to propose that autism was environmentally determined.

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

What is supported competitive employment?

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have an increased risk for seizures.

All of the following are common misconceptions about individuals with autism spectrum disorders except

Research has identified a cure for autism.

Whose work first described the symptoms that characterize autism?

Describe several strategies that would be employed in supporting a child with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings.

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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