Question 1

One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was

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A) an inability to relate to others in an ordinary manner. 
B) a need to be picked up or held by parents. 
C) surprisingly normal language development. 
D) an extreme dislike of repetition. 
A) an inability to relate to others in an ordinary manner. 
B) a need to be picked up or held by parents. 
C) surprisingly normal language development. 
D) an extreme dislike of repetition. A

Question 2

The way people use language in social situations is

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A) communicative intent. 
B) semantics. 
C) pragmatics. 
D) syntax. 
A) communicative intent. 
B) semantics. 
C) pragmatics. 
D) syntax. C

Question 3

The seminal work in the field of autism began in what year?

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A) 1923 
B) 1933 
C) 1943 
D) 1953 
A) 1923 
B) 1933 
C) 1943 
D) 1953 C

Question 4

The process by which one alerts another to a stimulus via nonverbal means, such as gazing or pointing, is called

Accepted Answer

A) attention prompting. 
B) prompt attention. 
C) joint attention. 
D) joint prompting. 
A) attention prompting. 
B) prompt attention. 
C) joint attention. 
D) joint prompting.

Question 5

Children with autism have impaired communication; as many as 50 percent are thought to

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A) be mute. 
B) lack communicative intent. 
C) display stereotypic behavior. 
D) exhibit echolalia. 
A) be mute. 
B) lack communicative intent. 
C) display stereotypic behavior. 
D) exhibit echolalia.

Question 6

What percentage of the population of those with autism is thought to be autistic savant?

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A) about 10% 
B) about 25% 
C) about 75% 
D) about 50% 
A) about 10% 
B) about 25% 
C) about 75% 
D) about 50%

Question 7

What is the early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI)program, and why are professionals cautious about recommending it?

Accepted Answer

EIBI is based on the features for early

Question 8

Each of the following is a characteristic that applies generally to individuals who may be said to exhibit autism spectrum disorder EXCEPT

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A) impaired social responsiveness. 
B) impaired communication. 
C) stereotyped and ritualistic behavior. 
D) broad range of interests. 
A) impaired social responsiveness. 
B) impaired communication. 
C) stereotyped and ritualistic behavior. 
D) broad range of interests.

Question 9

What is meant by the term "hidden curriculum"? Provide two examples from your own experience.

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Hidden curriculum refers to th

Question 10

Asperger identified children who had

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A) average intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas. 
B) above average 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 behavior. 
A) average intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas. 
B) above average 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 behavior.

Question 11

Most scientists argue that the dramatic increase in prevalence statistics for autism is due to each of the following EXCEPT

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A) a widening of the criteria used for diagnosis. 
B) a greater awareness of autism in general. 
C) widespread use of vaccinations for babies. 
D) "diagnostic substitution" (diagnosing with autism rather than intellectual disability). 
A) a widening of the criteria used for diagnosis. 
B) a greater awareness of autism in general. 
C) widespread use of vaccinations for babies. 
D) "diagnostic substitution" (diagnosing with autism rather than intellectual disability).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Successful strategies for collaboration

Question 13

Executive functions include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) ability to conceptualize stimuli as a whole. 
B) working memory. 
C) the ability to plan ahead. 
D) self-regulation of emotions. 
A) ability to conceptualize stimuli as a whole. 
B) working memory. 
C) the ability to plan ahead. 
D) self-regulation of emotions.

Question 14

A mixing of sensory or cognitive systems whereby stimulation of one elicits stimulation of the other is

Accepted Answer

A) mirror neurons. 
B) synaesthesia. 
C) hyperresponsiveness. 
D) hyposensitivity. 
A) mirror neurons. 
B) synaesthesia. 
C) hyperresponsiveness. 
D) hyposensitivity.

Question 15

Each of the following is included within autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

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A) childhood disintegrative disorder. 
B) pervasive developmental disorder. 
C) Asperger syndrome. 
D) Butler's disorder. 
A) childhood disintegrative disorder. 
B) pervasive developmental disorder. 
C) Asperger syndrome. 
D) Butler's disorder.

Question 16

Each of the following is a misconception about autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

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A) It is a single, well-defined category of disability. 
B) People with autism spectrum disorders are all intellectually disabled. 
C) People with autism are impaired in some cognitive areas but are highly intelligent or geniuses in others. 
D) There is no evidence that bad parenting causes autism. 
A) It is a single, well-defined category of disability. 
B) People with autism spectrum disorders are all intellectually disabled. 
C) People with autism are impaired in some cognitive areas but are highly intelligent or geniuses in others. 
D) There is no evidence that bad parenting causes autism.

Question 17

What characteristics should early education and interventions for students with autism have?

Accepted Answer

To be most effective, they must be early

Question 18

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people have an autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) about 1 out of 110 
B) about 1 out of 2,500 
C) about 1 out of 333 
D) about 1 out 91 
A) about 1 out of 110 
B) about 1 out of 2,500 
C) about 1 out of 333 
D) about 1 out 91

Question 19

What areas particularly need to be assessed for students with autism spectrum disorders, what are appropriate methods of assessment, and what special concerns are there regarding assessment?

Accepted Answer

Language development and social/adaptive

Question 20

What features should be present in a transition plan for students with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

Planning should begin in elementary year

One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was

The way people use language in social situations is

The seminal work in the field of autism began in what year?

The process by which one alerts another to a stimulus via nonverbal means, such as gazing or pointing, is called

Children with autism have impaired communication; as many as 50 percent are thought to

What percentage of the population of those with autism is thought to be autistic savant?

What is the early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI)program, and why are professionals cautious about recommending it?

Each of the following is a characteristic that applies generally to individuals who may be said to exhibit autism spectrum disorder EXCEPT

What is meant by the term "hidden curriculum"? Provide two examples from your own experience.

Asperger identified children who had

Most scientists argue that the dramatic increase in prevalence statistics for autism is due to each of the following EXCEPT

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

Executive functions include all of the following EXCEPT

A mixing of sensory or cognitive systems whereby stimulation of one elicits stimulation of the other is

Each of the following is included within autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

Each of the following is a misconception about autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

What characteristics should early education and interventions for students with autism have?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people have an autism spectrum disorder?

What areas particularly need to be assessed for students with autism spectrum disorders, what are appropriate methods of assessment, and what special concerns are there regarding assessment?

What features should be present in a transition plan for students with autism spectrum disorders?

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Exam 9: Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was

The way people use language in social situations is

The seminal work in the field of autism began in what year?

The process by which one alerts another to a stimulus via nonverbal means, such as gazing or pointing, is called

Children with autism have impaired communication; as many as 50 percent are thought to

What percentage of the population of those with autism is thought to be autistic savant?

What is the early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI)program, and why are professionals cautious about recommending it?

Each of the following is a characteristic that applies generally to individuals who may be said to exhibit autism spectrum disorder EXCEPT

What is meant by the term "hidden curriculum"? Provide two examples from your own experience.

Asperger identified children who had

Most scientists argue that the dramatic increase in prevalence statistics for autism is due to each of the following EXCEPT

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

Executive functions include all of the following EXCEPT

A mixing of sensory or cognitive systems whereby stimulation of one elicits stimulation of the other is

Each of the following is included within autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

Each of the following is a misconception about autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

What characteristics should early education and interventions for students with autism have?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people have an autism spectrum disorder?

What areas particularly need to be assessed for students with autism spectrum disorders, what are appropriate methods of assessment, and what special concerns are there regarding assessment?

What features should be present in a transition plan for students with autism spectrum disorders?

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral 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 Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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