Question 1

In Video Example 9.1,the mother's experience with the diagnosis of autism was typical in that

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A) the pediatrician had strong suspicions at the child's first well-baby visits in the first year after birth. 
B) she was completely blind-sided when the diagnosis was made. 
C) it took a while for professionals to finally arrive at the diagnosis. 
D) professionals,at first,thought her child might be deaf. 
A) the pediatrician had strong suspicions at the child's first well-baby visits in the first year after birth. 
B) she was completely blind-sided when the diagnosis was made. 
C) it took a while for professionals to finally arrive at the diagnosis. 
D) professionals,at first,thought her child might be deaf.

Question 2

The Picture Exchange Communication System PECS)focuses on

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A) teaching pivotal skills like motivation. 
B) improving relatively severe language problems. 
C) teaching pivotal skills like self-management. 
D) teaching reading based on phonemic awareness. 
A) teaching pivotal skills like motivation. 
B) improving relatively severe language problems. 
C) teaching pivotal skills like self-management. 
D) teaching reading based on phonemic awareness.

Question 3

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 4

Jean is a young woman with Asperger syndrome.Her coworker recently lost a family member to cancer.Jean expounded on her knowledge of the cause and effects of the illness,but did not offer condolences,nor did she notice the discomfort she was causing her coworker.Jean's inability to perceive the feelings or to understand the emotional state of her coworker is related to

Accepted Answer

A) central deconstruction theory. 
B) theory of least resistance. 
C) theory of mind. 
D) mindfulness. 
A) central deconstruction theory. 
B) theory of least resistance. 
C) theory of mind. 
D) mindfulness.

Question 5

The desire to communicate for social purposes is referred to as

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A) communicative intent. 
B) selective expression. 
C) stereotypic behavior. 
D) garrulity. 
A) communicative intent. 
B) selective expression. 
C) stereotypic behavior. 
D) garrulity.

Question 6

In many ways,outcomes for persons with autism are similar to those with

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A) learning disabilities. 
B) intellectual disabilities. 
C) emotional or behavioral disorders. 
D) attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. 
A) learning disabilities. 
B) intellectual disabilities. 
C) emotional or behavioral disorders. 
D) attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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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) focus on a differentiated curriculum. 
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) focus on a differentiated curriculum.

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

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

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EIBI is based on the features for early

Question 11

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

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A) cars. 
B) withdrawn. 
C) others. 
D) self. 
A) cars. 
B) withdrawn. 
C) others. 
D) self.

Question 12

The majority of people with autistic spectrum disorders have autism rather than Asperger syndrome.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

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.

Question 16

According to the DSM-5,Asperger syndrome

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A) is distinguished from autism in that the latter is inherited. 
B) is a necessary,but not sufficient condition,to be diagnosed as ASD. 
C) can only be used as a diagnosis in adults with superior IQ scores. 
D) is no longer an entity separate from ASD. 
A) is distinguished from autism in that the latter is inherited. 
B) is a necessary,but not sufficient condition,to be diagnosed as ASD. 
C) can only be used as a diagnosis in adults with superior IQ scores. 
D) is no longer an entity separate from ASD.

Question 17

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?

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

Question 18

Several research studies have demonstrated that children with autism are more likely than children without autism to exhibit

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A) high blood pressure. 
B) gastrointestinal distress,such as chronic diarrhea and constipation. 
C) an appetite for carbohydrates. 
D) a propensity to snack between meals. 
A) high blood pressure. 
B) gastrointestinal distress,such as chronic diarrhea and constipation. 
C) an appetite for carbohydrates. 
D) a propensity to snack between meals.

Question 19

Each of the following is criteria used by the APA's DSM-5 EXCEPT

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A) communication skills. 
B) social interactions. 
C) reading skills. 
D) repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. 
A) communication skills. 
B) social interactions. 
C) reading skills. 
D) repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Question 20

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians

Accepted Answer

A) observe whether the parents of children whom they suspect might be autistic are aloof and not very sociable. 
B) screen for autism at well-child visits beginning at 9 months. 
C) suggest to all parents that they be on the alert for autistic tendencies in their children. 
D) delay inoculations in children whom they suspect might be autistic. 
A) observe whether the parents of children whom they suspect might be autistic are aloof and not very sociable. 
B) screen for autism at well-child visits beginning at 9 months. 
C) suggest to all parents that they be on the alert for autistic tendencies in their children. 
D) delay inoculations in children whom they suspect might be autistic.

In Video Example 9.1,the mother's experience with the diagnosis of autism was typical in that

The Picture Exchange Communication System PECS)focuses on

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

The desire to communicate for social purposes is referred to as

In many ways,outcomes for persons with autism are similar to those with

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

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

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

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

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

The majority of people with autistic spectrum disorders have autism rather than Asperger syndrome.

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

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

The way people use language in social situations is

According to the DSM-5,Asperger syndrome

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?

Several research studies have demonstrated that children with autism are more likely than children without autism to exhibit

Each of the following is criteria used by the APA's DSM-5 EXCEPT

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents 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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Exam 9: Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

In Video Example 9.1,the mother's experience with the diagnosis of autism was typical in that

The Picture Exchange Communication System PECS)focuses on

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

The desire to communicate for social purposes is referred to as

In many ways,outcomes for persons with autism are similar to those with

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

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

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

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

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

The majority of people with autistic spectrum disorders have autism rather than Asperger syndrome.

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

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

The way people use language in social situations is

According to the DSM-5,Asperger syndrome

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?

Several research studies have demonstrated that children with autism are more likely than children without autism to exhibit

Each of the following is criteria used by the APA's DSM-5 EXCEPT

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents 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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