Question 1

Which term was once commonly applied to mothers of children with autism?

Accepted Answer

A) warmhearted moms 
B) refrigerator moms 
C) coldhearted moms 
D) neglectful moms 
A) warmhearted moms 
B) refrigerator moms 
C) coldhearted moms 
D) neglectful moms

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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 6

People with Asperger syndrome tend to be

Accepted Answer

A) overly literal but very illogical 
B) logical and able to see situations in a nuanced way 
C) focused on emotion over logic, and are quite literal. 
D) overly literal and focused on logic over emotion. 
A) overly literal but very illogical 
B) logical and able to see situations in a nuanced way 
C) focused on emotion over logic, and are quite literal. 
D) overly literal and focused on logic over emotion.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Hidden curriculum refers to th

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Autism has been a separate category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)since 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Which term is used to describe disorders similar in many ways to autism?

Accepted Answer

A) autism spectrum disorder 
B) autism-like disorder 
C) autism behavior disorder 
D) autism developmental disorder 
A) autism spectrum disorder 
B) autism-like disorder 
C) autism behavior disorder 
D) autism developmental disorder

Question 13

Most people with autism exhibit remarkable ability or talent in particular splinter skills, such as playing music, drawing, or calculating

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Neurological research that involves the brain and head size of people with autism strongly suggests that for many

Accepted Answer

A) their brains are larger than average at birth. 
B) their brains increase in size after about age five years. 
C) their brains grow suddenly and excessively in the first two years of life. 
D) their brains reach maximum size around age two or three years. 
A) their brains are larger than average at birth. 
B) their brains increase in size after about age five years. 
C) their brains grow suddenly and excessively in the first two years of life. 
D) their brains reach maximum size around age two or three years.

Question 15

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 16

Social interaction problems for persons with Asperger syndrome tend to increase as they reach adolescence and adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

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 18

Some people with autism are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Asperger referred to the children he studied as having

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia. 
B) childhood disintegrative disorder. 
C) pervasive developmental disorder. 
D) autistic psychopathy. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) childhood disintegrative disorder. 
C) pervasive developmental disorder. 
D) autistic psychopathy.

Question 20

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.

Which term was once commonly applied to mothers of children with autism?

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

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

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

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

People with Asperger syndrome tend to be

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

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

Autism has been a separate category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)since 1990.

One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was

Which term is used to describe disorders similar in many ways to autism?

Most people with autism exhibit remarkable ability or talent in particular splinter skills, such as playing music, drawing, or calculating

Neurological research that involves the brain and head size of people with autism strongly suggests that for many

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

Social interaction problems for persons with Asperger syndrome tend to increase as they reach adolescence and adulthood.

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

Some people with autism are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Asperger referred to the children he studied as having

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

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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

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Exam 9: Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Which term was once commonly applied to mothers of children with autism?

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

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

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

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

People with Asperger syndrome tend to be

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

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

Autism has been a separate category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)since 1990.

One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was

Which term is used to describe disorders similar in many ways to autism?

Most people with autism exhibit remarkable ability or talent in particular splinter skills, such as playing music, drawing, or calculating

Neurological research that involves the brain and head size of people with autism strongly suggests that for many

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

Social interaction problems for persons with Asperger syndrome tend to increase as they reach adolescence and adulthood.

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

Some people with autism are highly intelligent and high achieving.

Asperger referred to the children he studied as having

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

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