Question 1

This type of ASD is very rare and is not discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autistic Disorder 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Rett syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified 
E)  Childhood disintegrative disorder 
A)  Autistic Disorder 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Rett syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified 
E)  Childhood disintegrative disorder

Question 2

The increase in the number of children receiving services because of ASD may

Accepted Answer

A)  Indicate a true increase in autism. 
B)  Be caused by a change in identification patterns. 
C)  Be the result of more accurate case finding. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Indicate a true increase in autism. 
B)  Be caused by a change in identification patterns. 
C)  Be the result of more accurate case finding. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 3

Current research on the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders points to

Accepted Answer

A)  Childhood vaccines. 
B)  Genetics. 
C)  Environmental factors. 
D)  Age of the mother. 
E)  Exposure to mercury. 
A)  Childhood vaccines. 
B)  Genetics. 
C)  Environmental factors. 
D)  Age of the mother. 
E)  Exposure to mercury.

Question 4

Describe the overall characteristics common to all subtypes of autism spectrum disorder ASD). List the four subtypes discussed in this chapter and give the symptoms of each.

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neur

Question 5

Autism spectrum disorders are disorders of brain development; current research points to exposure to mercury as a cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Children with this type of ASD demonstrate normal language milestones at an early age, but evidence pragmatic and prosodic differences after age 3 with narrowly focused and unusual interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autistic Disorder 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Rett syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified 
E)  Childhood disintegrative disorder 
A)  Autistic Disorder 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Rett syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified 
E)  Childhood disintegrative disorder

Question 7

Deficits in sensorimotor skills, imitation abilities, and the development of joint visual attention are associated with ASD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Applied Behavioral Analysis ABA), an intervention approach that draws strongly from behavioral theory, states that

Accepted Answer

A)  Any behavior can be broken down into separate behaviors. 
B)  Can be measured in precise terms. 
C)  Can be manipulated through principles of reinforcement. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Any behavior can be broken down into separate behaviors. 
B)  Can be measured in precise terms. 
C)  Can be manipulated through principles of reinforcement. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 9

Intellectual disability and epilepsy are the most frequently occurring associated conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Females with the type of ASD develop normally up to 6 months to 1 year of age and then rapidly regress in their social and language ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autistic Disorder 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Rett syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified 
E)  Childhood Disintegrative Disorder 
A)  Autistic Disorder 
B)  Asperger syndrome 
C)  Rett syndrome 
D)  Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified 
E)  Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

This type of ASD is very rare and is not discussed in the text.

The increase in the number of children receiving services because of ASD may

Current research on the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders points to

Describe the overall characteristics common to all subtypes of autism spectrum disorder ASD). List the four subtypes discussed in this chapter and give the symptoms of each.

Autism spectrum disorders are disorders of brain development; current research points to exposure to mercury as a cause.

Children with this type of ASD demonstrate normal language milestones at an early age, but evidence pragmatic and prosodic differences after age 3 with narrowly focused and unusual interests.

Deficits in sensorimotor skills, imitation abilities, and the development of joint visual attention are associated with ASD.

Applied Behavioral Analysis ABA), an intervention approach that draws strongly from behavioral theory, states that

Intellectual disability and epilepsy are the most frequently occurring associated conditions.

Females with the type of ASD develop normally up to 6 months to 1 year of age and then rapidly regress in their social and language ability.

Language Theory and Language Development

Assessment of Language Disorders

Assessment of Language Disorders

Principles of Intervention

Children With Specific Language Impairment

Children With Hearing Loss

Children With Intellectual Disability

Early Literacy, Reading and Writing for School-Age Children

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Aac and Individuals With Complex Communication Needs

Multicultural Issues

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Exam 8: Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

This type of ASD is very rare and is not discussed in the text.

The increase in the number of children receiving services because of ASD may

Current research on the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders points to

Describe the overall characteristics common to all subtypes of autism spectrum disorder ASD). List the four subtypes discussed in this chapter and give the symptoms of each.

Autism spectrum disorders are disorders of brain development; current research points to exposure to mercury as a cause.

Children with this type of ASD demonstrate normal language milestones at an early age, but evidence pragmatic and prosodic differences after age 3 with narrowly focused and unusual interests.

Deficits in sensorimotor skills, imitation abilities, and the development of joint visual attention are associated with ASD.

Applied Behavioral Analysis ABA), an intervention approach that draws strongly from behavioral theory, states that

Intellectual disability and epilepsy are the most frequently occurring associated conditions.

Females with the type of ASD develop normally up to 6 months to 1 year of age and then rapidly regress in their social and language ability.

Language Theory and Language Development

Assessment of Language Disorders

Assessment of Language Disorders

Principles of Intervention

Children With Specific Language Impairment

Children With Hearing Loss

Children With Intellectual Disability

Early Literacy, Reading and Writing for School-Age Children

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Aac and Individuals With Complex Communication Needs

Multicultural Issues

Filters