Question 1

Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in all except which one of the following areas:

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme aloneness from the very beginning of life 
B) Powerful desire for aloneness and sameness 
C) Obsessive-compulsive behavior 
D) An attachment to objects 
A) Extreme aloneness from the very beginning of life 
B) Powerful desire for aloneness and sameness 
C) Obsessive-compulsive behavior 
D) An attachment to objects C

Question 2

List three related services and specialized services for young children with autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition services
Occupational therapy
Parent counseling
Recreational therapy
School nursing services
Speech and language therapy

Question 3

Many young adults with ASD exit high school without the requisite skills for postsecondary success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The precise cause of autism spectrum disorder is unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What percentage of individuals with autism spectrum disorders is considered to be "autistic savants"?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 10% 
D) 25% 
A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 10% 
D) 25%

Question 6

Describe three disadvantages of sheltered workshops.

Accepted Answer

Low wages
Minimal tr

Question 7

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) The use of multiple assessment instruments 
B) Diagnostic processes are administered by a team of professionals 
C) Direct observations 
D) A focus on measures of cognitive functioning 
A) The use of multiple assessment instruments 
B) Diagnostic processes are administered by a team of professionals 
C) Direct observations 
D) A focus on measures of cognitive functioning

Question 8

A social story

Accepted Answer

A) is presented immediately following a problem behavior. 
B) uses a peer as the main character of the story. 
C) is presented prior to the target situation. 
D) must use text accompanied by pictures. 
A) is presented immediately following a problem behavior. 
B) uses a peer as the main character of the story. 
C) is presented prior to the target situation. 
D) must use text accompanied by pictures.

Question 9

Who set forth nine points as evidence of the biological origins of autism?

Accepted Answer

A) Ole Ivar Lovaas 
B) Bruno Bettelheim 
C) Sigmund Freud 
D) Bernard Rimland 
A) Ole Ivar Lovaas 
B) Bruno Bettelheim 
C) Sigmund Freud 
D) Bernard Rimland

Question 10

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Current research suggests that the origin of autism spectrum disorders is related to

Accepted Answer

A) biological factors. 
B) psychological factors. 
C) behavioral conditioning. 
D) parent-child interaction. 
A) biological factors. 
B) psychological factors. 
C) behavioral conditioning. 
D) parent-child interaction.

Question 12

Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

State three reasons cited for the reported increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

More accurate diagnosis
Advances in medi

Question 14

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

Accepted Answer

A) Manic depression 
B) Fragile X syndrome 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) Tourette syndrome 
A) Manic depression 
B) Fragile X syndrome 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) Tourette syndrome

Question 15

The highest functioning individuals with ASD have little,if any,difficulty developing friendships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An intervention that focuses on managing a child's learning opportunities by teaching specific,manageable tasks until mastery in a continued effort to build upon mastered skills is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis 
B) Discrete Trial Training (DTT) 
C) Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) 
D) TEACCH Model 
A) Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis 
B) Discrete Trial Training (DTT) 
C) Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) 
D) TEACCH Model

Question 17

Compare and contrast the IDEA definition of autism spectrum disorder and the American Psychiatric Association (APa.definition of autism spectrum disorder.

Accepted Answer

The 2004 amendments to IDEA define autis

Question 18

Special education programs with more ______ are associated with better outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) staff 
B) sensory integration strategies 
C) structure 
D) opportunities for inclusion 
A) staff 
B) sensory integration strategies 
C) structure 
D) opportunities for inclusion

Question 19

Classification of ASD is based on the amount of support required by the individual to counteract impairments in everyday functioning.Identify the three levels of support as stipulated in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

Level 1: Requiring support
Lev

Question 20

According to the federal government,more than 479,500 pupils ages ______ were identified as having autism during the 2013-2014 school year.

Accepted Answer

A) Birth-18 
B) 6-21 
C) 3-12 
D) 14-21 
A) Birth-18 
B) 6-21 
C) 3-12 
D) 14-21

Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in all except which one of the following areas:

List three related services and specialized services for young children with autism spectrum disorders.

Many young adults with ASD exit high school without the requisite skills for postsecondary success.

The precise cause of autism spectrum disorder is unknown.

What percentage of individuals with autism spectrum disorders is considered to be "autistic savants"?

Describe three disadvantages of sheltered workshops.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders?

A social story

Who set forth nine points as evidence of the biological origins of autism?

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability.

Current research suggests that the origin of autism spectrum disorders is related to

Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development.

State three reasons cited for the reported increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

The highest functioning individuals with ASD have little,if any,difficulty developing friendships.

An intervention that focuses on managing a child's learning opportunities by teaching specific,manageable tasks until mastery in a continued effort to build upon mastered skills is referred to as

Compare and contrast the IDEA definition of autism spectrum disorder and the American Psychiatric Association (APa.definition of autism spectrum disorder.

Special education programs with more ______ are associated with better outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Classification of ASD is based on the amount of support required by the individual to counteract impairments in everyday functioning.Identify the three levels of support as stipulated in the DSM-5.

According to the federal government,more than 479,500 pupils ages ______ were identified as having autism during the 2013-2014 school year.

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Individuals with Visual Impairments

Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 10: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Leo Kanner differentiated autism from schizophrenia in all except which one of the following areas:

List three related services and specialized services for young children with autism spectrum disorders.

Many young adults with ASD exit high school without the requisite skills for postsecondary success.

The precise cause of autism spectrum disorder is unknown.

What percentage of individuals with autism spectrum disorders is considered to be "autistic savants"?

Describe three disadvantages of sheltered workshops.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders?

A social story

Who set forth nine points as evidence of the biological origins of autism?

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability.

Current research suggests that the origin of autism spectrum disorders is related to

Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development.

State three reasons cited for the reported increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders.

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

The highest functioning individuals with ASD have little,if any,difficulty developing friendships.

An intervention that focuses on managing a child's learning opportunities by teaching specific,manageable tasks until mastery in a continued effort to build upon mastered skills is referred to as

Compare and contrast the IDEA definition of autism spectrum disorder and the American Psychiatric Association (APa.definition of autism spectrum disorder.

Special education programs with more ______ are associated with better outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Classification of ASD is based on the amount of support required by the individual to counteract impairments in everyday functioning.Identify the three levels of support as stipulated in the DSM-5.

According to the federal government,more than 479,500 pupils ages ______ were identified as having autism during the 2013-2014 school year.

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Individuals with Visual Impairments

Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Filters