Question 1

List the three characteristics of all disorders that are classified as autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

Varying degrees of impairment in 1)communication skills 2)social interactions and 3)repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour.

Question 2

Interpretive Exercise
Jessica was diagnosed with strong autistic tendencies when she was nearly 3 years old.Until she was about two and a half years old,she had been progressing normally,and then,all of a sudden,the development stopped and she even began to slip backward.Within a short period she lost her verbal abilities.
-Using language as a tool for social interaction will likely be a particular strength for Jessica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Some people with autism spectrum disorder are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Classic autism is relatively easy to diagnose because

Accepted Answer

A) there is a metabolic test that can be performed. 
B) brain scans clearly indicate the areas of the brain affected. 
C) intelligence tests can be used to pinpoint specific conditions. 
D) the behavioural symptoms are so severe and striking. 
A) there is a metabolic test that can be performed. 
B) brain scans clearly indicate the areas of the brain affected. 
C) intelligence tests can be used to pinpoint specific conditions. 
D) the behavioural symptoms are so severe and striking.

Question 5

The natural inclination for most people to bring order and meaning to information in their environment by perceiving it as a meaningful whole rather than as disparate parts is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) lateral coherence. 
B) central coherence. 
C) lateral adherence. 
D) central synthesis. 
A) lateral coherence. 
B) central coherence. 
C) lateral adherence. 
D) central synthesis.

Question 6

Your text lists several examples of hidden curriculum.Explain this term and provide three original examples from your own experience.

Accepted Answer

The hidden curriculum refers to the unwr

Question 7

Direct instruction includes each of the following components EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) using structured lessons. 
B) whole class lessons. 
C) frequent reinforcement. 
D) frequent correction. 
A) using structured lessons. 
B) whole class lessons. 
C) frequent reinforcement. 
D) frequent correction.

Question 8

Rett syndrome is characterized by normal development for at least 2 and up to 10 years,followed by significant loss of skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Asperger identified children with "autistic psychopathy." These children had

Accepted Answer

A) average intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas. 
B) superior intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas. 
C) below average intelligence but remarkable ability in a particular area. 
D) below average intelligence and a tendency toward violent,psychotic behaviour. 
A) average intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas. 
B) superior intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas. 
C) below average intelligence but remarkable ability in a particular area. 
D) below average intelligence and a tendency toward violent,psychotic behaviour.

Question 10

Planning for transition to adulthood for people with Asperger syndrome is largely concerned with issues of

Accepted Answer

A) supported living. 
B) competitive employment. 
C) residential placement. 
D) social interaction. 
A) supported living. 
B) competitive employment. 
C) residential placement. 
D) social interaction.

Question 11

The words 'autistic' and 'autism' come from the Greek word 'autos,' meaning

Accepted Answer

A) cars. 
B) withdrawn. 
C) others. 
D) self. 
A) cars. 
B) withdrawn. 
C) others. 
D) self.

Question 12

Educators of students with disorder are putting increasing emphasis on applying behavioural psychology in

Accepted Answer

A) structured settings and controlled environments. 
B) normalized situations and normalized locations. 
C) natural settings and natural interactions. 
D) natural settings and in-vitro interactions. 
A) structured settings and controlled environments. 
B) normalized situations and normalized locations. 
C) natural settings and natural interactions. 
D) natural settings and in-vitro interactions.

Question 13

Briefly describe the three prominent theories that have been developed to explain the difficulties experienced by individuals with ASD.

Accepted Answer

There are three prominent theories that

Question 14

Two strategies for teaching social skills to students with Asperger syndrome that have been relatively successful are

Accepted Answer

A) social interpreting and coaching. 
B) peer tutoring and counselling. 
C) collaborative grouping and peer response. 
D) social skills films and lectures. 
A) social interpreting and coaching. 
B) peer tutoring and counselling. 
C) collaborative grouping and peer response. 
D) social skills films and lectures.

Question 15

Describe three strategies to help a student with autism be more included in a general education classroom.

Accepted Answer

Successful strategies for collaboration

Question 16

Most scientists agree that there is an autism epidemic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about intelligence and autism is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Intelligence does not appear to be affected by autism. 
B) About 20% of individuals with autism have intellectual disabilities as well. 
C) People with autism are unusually intelligent as a group. 
D) The majority of individuals with autism have cognitive delays. 
A) Intelligence does not appear to be affected by autism. 
B) About 20% of individuals with autism have intellectual disabilities as well. 
C) People with autism are unusually intelligent as a group. 
D) The majority of individuals with autism have cognitive delays.

Question 18

When Jim's brother told him to "Take a hike!" in response to an annoying behaviour,Jim began to lace up his hiking boots.This illustrates Jim's difficulties interpreting

Accepted Answer

A) idioms. 
B) nonverbal cues. 
C) metaphors. 
D) hidden curriculum. 
A) idioms. 
B) nonverbal cues. 
C) metaphors. 
D) hidden curriculum.

Question 19

Which of the following is a research-based suggestion for promoting educational success of students with autism?

Accepted Answer

A) Create a predictable environment that is built upon consistent routines . 
B) Discourage other students from engaging the student with autism as this can be too upsetting. 
C) Do not let the student spend time during the school day with an object that they are obsessed with. 
D) Present instructional tasks as whole units rather than smaller components to avoid distracting the student with too many stimuli. 
A) Create a predictable environment that is built upon consistent routines . 
B) Discourage other students from engaging the student with autism as this can be too upsetting. 
C) Do not let the student spend time during the school day with an object that they are obsessed with. 
D) Present instructional tasks as whole units rather than smaller components to avoid distracting the student with too many stimuli.

Question 20

Unlike people with autism,people with Asperger syndrome do not have impaired communication skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List the three characteristics of all disorders that are classified as autism spectrum disorders.

Some people with autism spectrum disorder are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Classic autism is relatively easy to diagnose because

The natural inclination for most people to bring order and meaning to information in their environment by perceiving it as a meaningful whole rather than as disparate parts is referred to as

Your text lists several examples of hidden curriculum.Explain this term and provide three original examples from your own experience.

Direct instruction includes each of the following components EXCEPT

Rett syndrome is characterized by normal development for at least 2 and up to 10 years,followed by significant loss of skills.

Asperger identified children with "autistic psychopathy." These children had

Planning for transition to adulthood for people with Asperger syndrome is largely concerned with issues of

The words 'autistic' and 'autism' come from the Greek word 'autos,' meaning

Educators of students with disorder are putting increasing emphasis on applying behavioural psychology in

Briefly describe the three prominent theories that have been developed to explain the difficulties experienced by individuals with ASD.

Two strategies for teaching social skills to students with Asperger syndrome that have been relatively successful are

Describe three strategies to help a student with autism be more included in a general education classroom.

Most scientists agree that there is an autism epidemic.

Which of the following statements about intelligence and autism is true?

When Jim's brother told him to "Take a hike!" in response to an annoying behaviour,Jim began to lace up his hiking boots.This illustrates Jim's difficulties interpreting

Which of the following is a research-based suggestion for promoting educational success of students with autism?

Unlike people with autism,people with Asperger syndrome do not have impaired communication skills.

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Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

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Exam 12: Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

List the three characteristics of all disorders that are classified as autism spectrum disorders.

Some people with autism spectrum disorder are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Classic autism is relatively easy to diagnose because

The natural inclination for most people to bring order and meaning to information in their environment by perceiving it as a meaningful whole rather than as disparate parts is referred to as

Your text lists several examples of hidden curriculum.Explain this term and provide three original examples from your own experience.

Direct instruction includes each of the following components EXCEPT

Rett syndrome is characterized by normal development for at least 2 and up to 10 years,followed by significant loss of skills.

Asperger identified children with "autistic psychopathy." These children had

Planning for transition to adulthood for people with Asperger syndrome is largely concerned with issues of

The words 'autistic' and 'autism' come from the Greek word 'autos,' meaning

Educators of students with disorder are putting increasing emphasis on applying behavioural psychology in

Briefly describe the three prominent theories that have been developed to explain the difficulties experienced by individuals with ASD.

Two strategies for teaching social skills to students with Asperger syndrome that have been relatively successful are

Describe three strategies to help a student with autism be more included in a general education classroom.

Most scientists agree that there is an autism epidemic.

Which of the following statements about intelligence and autism is true?

When Jim's brother told him to "Take a hike!" in response to an annoying behaviour,Jim began to lace up his hiking boots.This illustrates Jim's difficulties interpreting

Which of the following is a research-based suggestion for promoting educational success of students with autism?

Unlike people with autism,people with Asperger syndrome do not have impaired communication skills.

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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