Question 1

The desire to communicate for social reasons is

Accepted Answer

A) pragmatic language. 
B) communicative intent. 
C) echolalia. 
D) conversational impetus. 
A) pragmatic language. 
B) communicative intent. 
C) echolalia. 
D) conversational impetus.

Question 2

Functional behavioral assessment is used to reduce or eliminate negative behaviors. The purposes the behaviors serve for a person are

Accepted Answer

A) antecedents. 
B) setting events. 
C) consequences. 
D) motivations. 
A) antecedents. 
B) setting events. 
C) consequences. 
D) motivations.

Question 3

A person whose sensory perceptions are so abnormal that he or she could appear to be deaf or blind would be

Accepted Answer

A) hyporesponsive. 
B) hyperresponsive. 
C) overresponsive. 
D) hypersensitive. 
A) hyporesponsive. 
B) hyperresponsive. 
C) overresponsive. 
D) hypersensitive.

Question 4

Some people with autism are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People with autism have a high incidence of brain seizures and cognitive deficits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There are no standardized assessments available for outcome measures for people with autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Only occasionally are the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder noticed before a child is two years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements illustrates evidence for autism having a hereditary component?

Accepted Answer

A) "Refrigerator mothers" have been shown to have had mothers who were also "cold" and uninvolved. 
B) Identical twins are much more likely to both have autism than are fraternal twins. 
C) When one family member has autism, the chances are 10 times higher that another family member has autism than in the population as a whole. 
D) Family members of those with autism are less likely to have a preference for routines than people in general. 
A) "Refrigerator mothers" have been shown to have had mothers who were also "cold" and uninvolved. 
B) Identical twins are much more likely to both have autism than are fraternal twins. 
C) When one family member has autism, the chances are 10 times higher that another family member has autism than in the population as a whole. 
D) Family members of those with autism are less likely to have a preference for routines than people in general.

Question 9

According to the National Research Council, each of the following is considered an essential feature of effective educational programs for preschool children with autistic spectrum disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) entry into intervention programs as soon as diagnosis is seriously considered. 
B) inclusion of a family component, including parent training. 
C) low student/teacher ratios in the classroom. 
D) active engagement in intensive instructional programming for at least 10 hours per week. 
A) entry into intervention programs as soon as diagnosis is seriously considered. 
B) inclusion of a family component, including parent training. 
C) low student/teacher ratios in the classroom. 
D) active engagement in intensive instructional programming for at least 10 hours per week.

Question 10

According to the APA, in order to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, an individual must meet each of these criteria EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) clinically significant, persistent defects in social communication and interactions 
B) restricted, repetitive pattern of behavior, interests, and activities 
C) symptoms must be present in early childhood 
D) evidence of echolalia, a unique language pattern with repetition of words and phrases 
A) clinically significant, persistent defects in social communication and interactions 
B) restricted, repetitive pattern of behavior, interests, and activities 
C) symptoms must be present in early childhood 
D) evidence of echolalia, a unique language pattern with repetition of words and phrases

Question 11

Most children with autism can be diagnosed by the age of

Accepted Answer

A) 12 years 
B) 9 years 
C) 6 years 
D) 3 years 
A) 12 years 
B) 9 years 
C) 6 years 
D) 3 years

Question 12

A condition characterized by normal development for at least 2 and up to 10 years, followed by a significant loss of skills is

Accepted Answer

A) Asperger syndrome. 
B) Rett syndrome. 
C) childhood disintegrative disorder. 
D) pervasive developmental disorder. 
A) Asperger syndrome. 
B) Rett syndrome. 
C) childhood disintegrative disorder. 
D) pervasive developmental disorder.

Question 13

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)includes each of the following components EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) using structured lessons. 
B) limited use of reinforcement. 
C) focus on functional skills. 
D) require continuous assessment of progress. 
A) using structured lessons. 
B) limited use of reinforcement. 
C) focus on functional skills. 
D) require continuous assessment of progress.

Question 14

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) teaching pivotal skills like motivation. 
B) improving relatively severe language problems. 
C) teaching pivotal skills like self-management. 
D) teaching to more actively initiate responses. 
A) teaching pivotal skills like motivation. 
B) improving relatively severe language problems. 
C) teaching pivotal skills like self-management. 
D) teaching to more actively initiate responses.

Question 15

Jeremy has severe autism. He does not interact with others socially and his intellectual functioning appears to be very low. However, Jeremy has extraordinary ability as a pianist (though he is not interested in performing for other people). Which term best describes Jeremy?

Accepted Answer

A) Asperger syndrome 
B) Rett syndrome 
C) autistic savant 
D) autistic genius 
A) Asperger syndrome 
B) Rett syndrome 
C) autistic savant 
D) autistic genius

Question 16

The most popular placement for students with autism is the general education classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Two critical areas of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders are

Accepted Answer

A) progress in academic skills and functional skills. 
B) progress in academic skills and social/adaptive behavior. 
C) progress in language development and functional skills. 
D) progress in language development and social/adaptive behavior. 
A) progress in academic skills and functional skills. 
B) progress in academic skills and social/adaptive behavior. 
C) progress in language development and functional skills. 
D) progress in language development and social/adaptive behavior.

Question 18

The social skills that are not taught directly but people are assumed to know, or social rules or conventions that most of us learn incidentally, are what is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) hidden curriculum. 
B) secret curriculum. 
C) social curriculum. 
D) undisclosed curriculum. 
A) hidden curriculum. 
B) secret curriculum. 
C) social curriculum. 
D) undisclosed curriculum.

Question 19

Briefly describe attempts to construct a unifying theory of autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

There are three prominent theories that

Question 20

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.

The desire to communicate for social reasons is

Functional behavioral assessment is used to reduce or eliminate negative behaviors. The purposes the behaviors serve for a person are

A person whose sensory perceptions are so abnormal that he or she could appear to be deaf or blind would be

Some people with autism are highly intelligent and high achieving.

People with autism have a high incidence of brain seizures and cognitive deficits.

There are no standardized assessments available for outcome measures for people with autism.

Only occasionally are the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder noticed before a child is two years old.

Which of the following statements illustrates evidence for autism having a hereditary component?

According to the National Research Council, each of the following is considered an essential feature of effective educational programs for preschool children with autistic spectrum disorders EXCEPT

According to the APA, in order to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, an individual must meet each of these criteria EXCEPT

Most children with autism can be diagnosed by the age of

A condition characterized by normal development for at least 2 and up to 10 years, followed by a significant loss of skills is

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)includes each of the following components EXCEPT

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)focuses on

Jeremy has severe autism. He does not interact with others socially and his intellectual functioning appears to be very low. However, Jeremy has extraordinary ability as a pianist (though he is not interested in performing for other people). Which term best describes Jeremy?

The most popular placement for students with autism is the general education classroom.

Two critical areas of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders are

The social skills that are not taught directly but people are assumed to know, or social rules or conventions that most of us learn incidentally, are what is referred to as the

Briefly describe attempts to construct a unifying theory of autism spectrum disorders.

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

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

Filters

Exam 9: Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

The desire to communicate for social reasons is

Functional behavioral assessment is used to reduce or eliminate negative behaviors. The purposes the behaviors serve for a person are

A person whose sensory perceptions are so abnormal that he or she could appear to be deaf or blind would be

Some people with autism are highly intelligent and high achieving.

People with autism have a high incidence of brain seizures and cognitive deficits.

There are no standardized assessments available for outcome measures for people with autism.

Only occasionally are the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder noticed before a child is two years old.

Which of the following statements illustrates evidence for autism having a hereditary component?

According to the National Research Council, each of the following is considered an essential feature of effective educational programs for preschool children with autistic spectrum disorders EXCEPT

According to the APA, in order to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, an individual must meet each of these criteria EXCEPT

Most children with autism can be diagnosed by the age of

A condition characterized by normal development for at least 2 and up to 10 years, followed by a significant loss of skills is

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)includes each of the following components EXCEPT

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)focuses on

Jeremy has severe autism. He does not interact with others socially and his intellectual functioning appears to be very low. However, Jeremy has extraordinary ability as a pianist (though he is not interested in performing for other people). Which term best describes Jeremy?

The most popular placement for students with autism is the general education classroom.

Two critical areas of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders are

The social skills that are not taught directly but people are assumed to know, or social rules or conventions that most of us learn incidentally, are what is referred to as the

Briefly describe attempts to construct a unifying theory of autism spectrum disorders.

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

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

Filters