Question 1

The incidence of Asperger's syndrome is approximately 1 out of

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A)  100 children. 
B)  500 children. 
C)  1,000 children. 
D)  10,000 children. 
A)  100 children. 
B)  500 children. 
C)  1,000 children. 
D)  10,000 children. B

Question 2

Activities such as twirling objects and flapping one's hands in front of one's face are examples of

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A)  echolalia. 
B)  repetitive behaviors. 
C)  self-abusive behaviors. 
D)  stereotypic behaviors. 
A)  echolalia. 
B)  repetitive behaviors. 
C)  self-abusive behaviors. 
D)  stereotypic behaviors. D

Question 3

What is meant by the phrase autism spectrum disorder? Define and differentiate autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and Asperger's syndrome.

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Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that is typically described as a collection of behavioral symptoms. The extent and severity of those symptoms provide a range of diagnoses referred to as autism spectrum disorders.
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affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age
three that adversely affects a child's educational performance. (Se

Question 4

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is

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A)  a point system through which students with autism can earn reinforcers for good behavior. 
B)  a chart system used by children with autism that depicts the schedule of daily classroom activities. 
C)  a communication system based on teaching nonverbal children to request information, actions, or objects. 
D)  sets of pictures grouped into categories, such as family and school, which are used to teach social skills to children with autism. 
A)  a point system through which students with autism can earn reinforcers for good behavior. 
B)  a chart system used by children with autism that depicts the schedule of daily classroom activities. 
C)  a communication system based on teaching nonverbal children to request information, actions, or objects. 
D)  sets of pictures grouped into categories, such as family and school, which are used to teach social skills to children with autism.

Question 5

A fundamental component of project TEACCH is

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A)  a close relationship between families and professionals. 
B)  institutionalization of the child. 
C)  up to 40 hours per week of one-on-one therapy. 
D)  unstructured instructional sessions that allow children to explore. 
A)  a close relationship between families and professionals. 
B)  institutionalization of the child. 
C)  up to 40 hours per week of one-on-one therapy. 
D)  unstructured instructional sessions that allow children to explore.

Question 6

Describe the typical patterns of learning, speech, and behavior in children with autism.

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Answer may include:
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Question 7

Vocal Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) provide opportunities for individuals with autism to:

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A)  increase the volume of their speech. 
B)  use audio feedback to reduce the occurrence of echolalia. 
C)  replay verbal directions or requests to allow time to formulate verbal responses. 
D)  produce words or sentences by selecting pictures or written words on a communication board. 
A)  increase the volume of their speech. 
B)  use audio feedback to reduce the occurrence of echolalia. 
C)  replay verbal directions or requests to allow time to formulate verbal responses. 
D)  produce words or sentences by selecting pictures or written words on a communication board.

Question 8

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is

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A)  not considered a valid method for individuals with autism. 
B)  one of the most successful approaches for individuals with autism. 
C)  focused primarily upon a student's play behaviors. 
D)  is considered to be a language-based intervention. 
A)  not considered a valid method for individuals with autism. 
B)  one of the most successful approaches for individuals with autism. 
C)  focused primarily upon a student's play behaviors. 
D)  is considered to be a language-based intervention.

Question 9

When we conduct a functional behavior analysis with a student with autism we assume that

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A)  undesirable behavior will be difficult to eliminate. 
B)  teaching an alternative behavior will involve changing cognitions. 
C)  there is little relationship between communication and behavior. 
D)  every behavior has a communicative intent. 
A)  undesirable behavior will be difficult to eliminate. 
B)  teaching an alternative behavior will involve changing cognitions. 
C)  there is little relationship between communication and behavior. 
D)  every behavior has a communicative intent.

Question 10

Echolalia refers to the

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A)  repetition of animal noises. 
B)  repetition of the speech sounds a child has spontaneously uttered. 
C)  mimicking of environmental noises. 
D)  repetition of speech sounds the child has heard. 
A)  repetition of animal noises. 
B)  repetition of the speech sounds a child has spontaneously uttered. 
C)  mimicking of environmental noises. 
D)  repetition of speech sounds the child has heard.

Question 11

When was autism first defined?

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A)  Around 1900 
B)  In the 1940s 
C)  In the 1960s 
D)  1990 
A)  Around 1900 
B)  In the 1940s 
C)  In the 1960s 
D)  1990

Question 12

How can the recent dramatic increase in the number of cases of autism be explained?

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Answer should include:
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Question 13

Which statement about current views of the causes of autism is correct?

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A)  Autism is most likely caused by reactions to immunizations or early childhood infections. 
B)  Although many genes appear to be associated with autism, no clear causal relationship between a specific genetic abnormality and the occurrence of autism has been established. 
C)  Research indicates that the cause will be located in an area of the X chromosome. 
D)  Environmental factors, such as family configuration, are thought to be the primary cause. 
A)  Autism is most likely caused by reactions to immunizations or early childhood infections. 
B)  Although many genes appear to be associated with autism, no clear causal relationship between a specific genetic abnormality and the occurrence of autism has been established. 
C)  Research indicates that the cause will be located in an area of the X chromosome. 
D)  Environmental factors, such as family configuration, are thought to be the primary cause.

Question 14

One aspect of treatment that all specialists agree on is the need for

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A)  applied behavior analysis. 
B)  early intervention. 
C)  treatment with serotonin. 
D)  the Lovaas method. 
A)  applied behavior analysis. 
B)  early intervention. 
C)  treatment with serotonin. 
D)  the Lovaas method.

Question 15

An intervention that has been found to be useful in teaching reciprocal speech to children with autism is

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A)  the use of message boards. 
B)  the use of speech-recognition computers. 
C)  teaching in the context of social interaction. 
D)  teaching in the context of the regular classroom. 
A)  the use of message boards. 
B)  the use of speech-recognition computers. 
C)  teaching in the context of social interaction. 
D)  teaching in the context of the regular classroom.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about families of children with autism is incorrect?

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A)  Parents have contributed substantially to knowledge about autism. 
B)  Parents may have difficulty obtaining an accurate diagnosis for their child. 
C)  Once a diagnosis is obtained, families find treatment decisions to be clearcut. 
D)  Most interventions for children with autism include intensive teaching by family members. 
A)  Parents have contributed substantially to knowledge about autism. 
B)  Parents may have difficulty obtaining an accurate diagnosis for their child. 
C)  Once a diagnosis is obtained, families find treatment decisions to be clearcut. 
D)  Most interventions for children with autism include intensive teaching by family members.

Question 17

Children with autism tend to focus their attention on

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A)  other people. 
B)  objects. 
C)  animals. 
D)  pictures in books. 
A)  other people. 
B)  objects. 
C)  animals. 
D)  pictures in books.

Question 18

Students with autism with mild cognitive disabilities or typical cognitive ability may be able to

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A)  recover from autism without intervention. 
B)  progress through a general education academic curriculum and receive less intensive behavioral, academic, and social support. 
C)  function in a general education classroom without accommodations. 
D)  benefit from intensive psychotherapy. 
A)  recover from autism without intervention. 
B)  progress through a general education academic curriculum and receive less intensive behavioral, academic, and social support. 
C)  function in a general education classroom without accommodations. 
D)  benefit from intensive psychotherapy.

Question 19

Describe applied behavior analysis (ABA) and its use with children with autism.

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Applied behavior analysis focuses on cle

Question 20

Which pattern of social behavior characterizes children with autism?

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A)  Withdrawal and avoidance 
B)  Gregariousness 
C)  Inability to be alone 
D)  Social phobia 
A)  Withdrawal and avoidance 
B)  Gregariousness 
C)  Inability to be alone 
D)  Social phobia

The incidence of Asperger's syndrome is approximately 1 out of

Activities such as twirling objects and flapping one's hands in front of one's face are examples of

What is meant by the phrase autism spectrum disorder? Define and differentiate autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and Asperger's syndrome.

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is

A fundamental component of project TEACCH is

Describe the typical patterns of learning, speech, and behavior in children with autism.

Vocal Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) provide opportunities for individuals with autism to:

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is

When we conduct a functional behavior analysis with a student with autism we assume that

Echolalia refers to the

When was autism first defined?

How can the recent dramatic increase in the number of cases of autism be explained?

Which statement about current views of the causes of autism is correct?

One aspect of treatment that all specialists agree on is the need for

An intervention that has been found to be useful in teaching reciprocal speech to children with autism is

Which of the following statements about families of children with autism is incorrect?

Children with autism tend to focus their attention on

Students with autism with mild cognitive disabilities or typical cognitive ability may be able to

Describe applied behavior analysis (ABA) and its use with children with autism.

Which pattern of social behavior characterizes children with autism?

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The incidence of Asperger's syndrome is approximately 1 out of

Activities such as twirling objects and flapping one's hands in front of one's face are examples of

What is meant by the phrase autism spectrum disorder? Define and differentiate autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and Asperger's syndrome.

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is

A fundamental component of project TEACCH is

Describe the typical patterns of learning, speech, and behavior in children with autism.

Vocal Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) provide opportunities for individuals with autism to:

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is

When we conduct a functional behavior analysis with a student with autism we assume that

Echolalia refers to the

When was autism first defined?

How can the recent dramatic increase in the number of cases of autism be explained?

Which statement about current views of the causes of autism is correct?

One aspect of treatment that all specialists agree on is the need for

An intervention that has been found to be useful in teaching reciprocal speech to children with autism is

Which of the following statements about families of children with autism is incorrect?

Children with autism tend to focus their attention on

Students with autism with mild cognitive disabilities or typical cognitive ability may be able to

Describe applied behavior analysis (ABA) and its use with children with autism.

Which pattern of social behavior characterizes children with autism?

An Introduction to Special Education

The Special and General Education Relationship: New Trends and Challenges

Risk Factors and Early Intervention

Families of Children With Disabilities

Children With Learning Disabilities

Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Children With Severe Disabilities

Children With Behavior Disorders

Children With Communication Disorders

Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Children With Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Children Who Are Gifted and Talented

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