Question 1

Research suggests that children with Asperger's syndrome may have many of the social and behavioral characteristics of autism, but without

Accepted Answer

A)  range of motion in upper extremities. 
B)  marked delays in language and cognitive development 
C)  degree of stereotypic behavior. 
D)  age of onset of characteristics of autism. 
A)  range of motion in upper extremities. 
B)  marked delays in language and cognitive development 
C)  degree of stereotypic behavior. 
D)  age of onset of characteristics of autism.

Question 2

Social stories are sometimes used as an instructional tool with children with autism to:

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A)  provide a brief self-instruction plan for a new situation. 
B)  motivate reading activities by inserting personal experiences. 
C)  develop skills of receptive communication. 
D)  create a reinforcing adult-child interpersonal interaction. 
A)  provide a brief self-instruction plan for a new situation. 
B)  motivate reading activities by inserting personal experiences. 
C)  develop skills of receptive communication. 
D)  create a reinforcing adult-child interpersonal interaction.

Question 3

Echolalia

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A)  often represents an attempt at direct communication on the part of the student with autism. 
B)  is usually nonfunctional communication. 
C)  is an attempt on the part of the student with autism to memorize language. 
D)  is a form of schizophrenic speech. 
A)  often represents an attempt at direct communication on the part of the student with autism. 
B)  is usually nonfunctional communication. 
C)  is an attempt on the part of the student with autism to memorize language. 
D)  is a form of schizophrenic speech.

Question 4

Approximately 40 - 55% of children with autism also have

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A)  a behavior disorder. 
B)  intellectual disabilities. 
C)  physical disabilities. 
D)  a communication disorder. 
A)  a behavior disorder. 
B)  intellectual disabilities. 
C)  physical disabilities. 
D)  a communication disorder.

Question 5

Explain the two primary challenges for families of young children exhibiting behaviors characteristic of autism.

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The two issues are o

Question 6

Most children with autism would tend to become extremely upset by

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in a daily routine. 
B)  his or her mother's absence. 
C)  difficulty in learning a new academic task. 
D)  inability to make new friends. 
A)  changes in a daily routine. 
B)  his or her mother's absence. 
C)  difficulty in learning a new academic task. 
D)  inability to make new friends.

Question 7

Pervasive developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders do NOT include the following syndromes or conditions

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism. 
B)  Asperger's syndrome. 
C)  Attention Deficit Disorder. 
D)  PDD-NOS. 
A)  Autism. 
B)  Asperger's syndrome. 
C)  Attention Deficit Disorder. 
D)  PDD-NOS.

Question 8

In what percentage of children with autism do symptoms arise in toddlerhood rather than in infancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  100 percent 
A)  30 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  100 percent

Question 9

During the 2008 - 2009 school year, what percentage of students age 6 through 21 with IEPs were identified with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.70 percent 
B)  7 percent 
C)  3.0 percent 
D)  17 percent 
A)  0.70 percent 
B)  7 percent 
C)  3.0 percent 
D)  17 percent

Question 10

Why is early intervention so important for children with autism? Identify two characteristics of effective early intervention for this population.

Accepted Answer

Children who have had early intervention

Question 11

Students with autism and moderate to severe cognitive disabilities will

Accepted Answer

A)  benefit from a functional, community-based curriculum. 
B)  require extensive behavior support and skill instruction. 
C)  benefit from focus on areas of communication, socialization, and generalization. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  benefit from a functional, community-based curriculum. 
B)  require extensive behavior support and skill instruction. 
C)  benefit from focus on areas of communication, socialization, and generalization. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

According to the federal definition, autism primarily affects a child's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  move, balance, and coordinate. 
B)  communicate and interact socially. 
C)  listen, speak, and write. 
D)  complete school work and maintain attention. 
A)  move, balance, and coordinate. 
B)  communicate and interact socially. 
C)  listen, speak, and write. 
D)  complete school work and maintain attention.

Research suggests that children with Asperger's syndrome may have many of the social and behavioral characteristics of autism, but without

Social stories are sometimes used as an instructional tool with children with autism to:

Echolalia

Approximately 40 - 55% of children with autism also have

Explain the two primary challenges for families of young children exhibiting behaviors characteristic of autism.

Most children with autism would tend to become extremely upset by

Pervasive developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders do NOT include the following syndromes or conditions

In what percentage of children with autism do symptoms arise in toddlerhood rather than in infancy?

During the 2008 - 2009 school year, what percentage of students age 6 through 21 with IEPs were identified with autism?

Why is early intervention so important for children with autism? Identify two characteristics of effective early intervention for this population.

Students with autism and moderate to severe cognitive disabilities will

According to the federal definition, autism primarily affects a child's ability to

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Exam 9: Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Research suggests that children with Asperger's syndrome may have many of the social and behavioral characteristics of autism, but without

Social stories are sometimes used as an instructional tool with children with autism to:

Echolalia

Approximately 40 - 55% of children with autism also have

Explain the two primary challenges for families of young children exhibiting behaviors characteristic of autism.

Most children with autism would tend to become extremely upset by

Pervasive developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders do NOT include the following syndromes or conditions

In what percentage of children with autism do symptoms arise in toddlerhood rather than in infancy?

During the 2008 - 2009 school year, what percentage of students age 6 through 21 with IEPs were identified with autism?

Why is early intervention so important for children with autism? Identify two characteristics of effective early intervention for this population.

Students with autism and moderate to severe cognitive disabilities will

According to the federal definition, autism primarily affects a child's ability to

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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