Deck 9: Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Question 1

The "parroting" of the speech of others is referred to as

A)Perseveration
B)Echolalia
C)Mimicking
D)Stereotypy

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A social story

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An individual with "theory of mind" deficits is likely to have difficulty

A)learning academic content
B)following a multiple step routine
C)understanding the perspective of others
D)listening to verbal directions

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What is not a characteristic of the TEACCH intervention model?

A)Predictability
B)Organization of the physical environment
C)Visually structured activities
D)Social rehearsal

Question 7

Early psychogenic theories of autism

A)emphasized deviant maternal characteristics
B)emphasized a genetic origin
C)emphasized behavioral conditioning
D)are prevalent today

Question 8

At what age does IDEA require the school to assist families with planning for transition?

A)5
B)12
C)16
D)18

Question 9

Which researcher used applied behavior analysis to treat children with autism?

A)Ivar Lovaas
B)Bernard Rimland
C)Leo Kanner
D)Loretta Bender

Question 10

What is the function of a VOCA device?

A)Produce synthesized speech
B)Assess an individual's job preferences
C)Stimulates an individual's vocal chords
D)Displays pictures for communication

Question 11

Which is not included in the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for autism?

A)Impairment in social interaction
B)Intellectual disability
C)Stereotyped and repetitive behaviors
D)Impairment in communication

Question 12

Whose work first described the symptoms that characterize autism?

A)Bernard Rimland
B)Leo Kanner
C)Bruno Bettelheim
D)Ivar Lovaas

Question 13

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

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 14

Which one of the following treatments is validated by research?

A)Hormone injections
B)Dietary treatments
C)Picture exchange communication system
D)Auditory integration training

Question 15

Which pervasive developmental disorder occurs only in females?

A)Asperger syndrome
B)Childhood disintegrative disorder
C)Autism
D)Rett's disorder

Question 16

Which disorder did early researchers associate with autism?

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

Question 17

When are individualized family service plans typically developed for children with autism spectrum disorders?

A)During their transition to post secondary settings
B)During the onset of early intervention services
C)During the transition from preschool to kindergarten settings
D)Following the occurrence of a change in the family unit.

Question 18

Research on intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders indicates substantial support for the use of

A)dietary therapies
B)behavioral treatment
C)music therapy
D)play therapy

Question 19

Which is not considered a characteristic of individuals with Asperger syndrome?

A)Motor clumsiness
B)Ability to read at grade level
C)Sensory perceptual deficits
D)Severe delays in language development

Question 20

Approximately 40% of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in

A)general education settings
B)special schools
C)self contained classrooms
D)residential facilities

Question 21

Which one of the following medical and psychiatric conditions is not associated with autism spectrum disorders?

A)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)Anxiety disorders
C)Obesity
D)Sleep disorders

Question 22

Impairments in the social interactions of individuals with autism spectrum disorders do not include

A)decreased ability to use multiple nonverbal cues
B)failure to establish developmentally appropriate peer relationships
C)a lack of seeking to share enjoyment with others
D)the inability to develop preferences for interaction with specific individuals

Question 23

All of the following are common misconceptions about individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, EXCEPT:

A)They learn to communicate with sign language
B)They are unable to give or receive affection
C)They have overly aggressive tendencies
D)They possess special abilities

Question 24

Which one of the following suggests that Autism may be neurological in nature?

A)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)Obsessive compulsive disorder
C)Schizophrenia
D)Seizure disorders

Question 25

All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior, EXCEPT:

A)Cleanliness
B)Eating only certain foods
C)Repeated body movements
D)Rigidity about routines

Question 26

Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that, inside each autistic child, there is a genius. According to the text, the uneven nature of their skills is referred to as?

A)Splinter skills
B)Torn skills
C)Learning difficulties
D)Shattered skills

Question 27

Although no one instructional approach is effective with all students with autism spectrum disorders, an emphasis on developing ________________ __________________ __________________ and appropriate social skills is characteristic of most approaches.

A)Moral developmental skills
B)Environmental safety abilities
C)Functional communication abilities
D)Adaptive living skills

Question 28

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders should be wary of interventions

A)claimed to cure individuals of autism
B)supported by research
C)that are low cost
D)suggested by related service providers

Question 29

"Bad mothering" is associated with which theory, for causes of Autism?

A)Environmental theory
B)Psychogenic theory
C)Organic theory
D)Behavioral theory

Question 30

Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities?

A)The way that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been portrayed in movies
B)Researchers have made claims concerning the special abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders
C)Large percentages of people with autism spectrum disorders have exhibited special abilities
D)People with autism spectrum disorders tend to score highly on measures of cognitive ability

Question 31

All of the following are characteristics of early intervention services, EXCEPT:

A)Health insurance services
B)Parent counseling and training
C)Occupational therapy
D)Assistive technology and services

Question 32

What is thought to be the prevalence of individuals with ASD and related development disorders, in the U.S.?

A)2.5 million people
B)8.5 million people
C)1.5 million people
D)4.5 million people

Question 33

Who was one of the first behavioral psychologists to propose that autism was environmentally determined?

A)C. B. Fester
B)Loretta Bender
C)Bruno Bettelheim
D)Bernard Rimland

Question 34

How many hours of weekly intervention are recommended for young children with autism spectrum disorders?

A)10 hours
B)15 hours
C)25 hours
D)40 hours

Question 35

Which one of the following is not considered a repetitive and restrictive behavior?

A)Nonfunctional rituals
B)Preoccupation with the parts of objects
C)Screaming to access an adult's attention
D)Limited patterns of interest

Question 36

Which one of the following is a characteristic of Childhood Disintegrative Disorder?

A)A occurrence in only females
B)An onset before the age of 2 years
C)A regression in motor functioning
D)Normal language developments

Question 37

Which one of the following is not a type of sentence used in writing social stories?

A)Descriptive
B)Interpretive
C)Perspective
D)Directive

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

When was Autism Spectrum Disorder described as a separate clinical category?

A)1943
B)1980
C)1966
D)1977

Question 40

What does autistic mean?

A)Unable to form affective relationships
B)Having intellectual disabilities
C)To escape from reality
D)To be locked into isolation

Question 41

A specific medical test has been developed to diagnose autism spectrum disorders.

Question 42

Effective programs for students with autism spectrum disorders are early, intensive, and _______________.

A)multidisciplinary
B)affordable
C)inclusive
D)academic

Question 43

The highest estimates of the prevalence of autism are________________________.

A)1 in 500
B)1 in 150
C)1 in 1000
D)1 in 100

Question 44

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have an increased risk for seizures.

Question 45

The following behaviors are characteristics of individuals with spectrum disorders except

A)Weak motor skills
B)Hyperactivity
C)Self injurious behavior
D)Impulsivity

Question 46

According to the Federal Government, more than 337,000 pupils age __________ were identified as having autism during the 2008-2009 school year.

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

Question 47

The age of onset for this pervasive developmental disorder is between 5 and 48 months

A)Autism
B)Asperger syndrome
C)Childhood disintegrative disorder
D)Rett's disorder

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

There is a limited body of research identifying best practice interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Question 50

There is a cure for autism spectrum disorders.

Question 51

A thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres responsible for the higher mental functions, general movement, perception and behavioral reactions

A)Cerebral cortex
B)Brain stem
C)Anygalia
D)Basal ganglia

Question 52

A supervised, structured setting that provides job training in specific job skills, is an example of which type of employment option?

A)Army training
B)Job coach
C)Supported employment
D)Sheltered workshops

Question 53

One disadvantage of Picture Exchange Communication Systems is that they may interfere with the user's development of spoken language.

Question 54

Autism is a complex ___________________disorder of development.

A)neurobiological
B)behavioral
C)psychological
D)genetic

Question 55

Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment.

Question 56

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

Question 57

The incidence of autism spectrum disorders is higher than that of Down syndrome.

Question 58

__________ was the first behavioral psychologist to propose that autism was environmentally determined.

A)Bender
B)Lovaas
C)Fester
D)Kanner

Question 59

Autism spectrum disorders tend to occur more frequently in families that earn higher wages.

Question 60

Many effective programs use principles of ____________________________.

A)sensory integration
B)constructivism
C)psychogenics
D)applied behavior analysis

Question 61

Dietary and vitamin treatments and facilitated communication therapy are examples of CAM (complementary and alternative medicine).

Question 62

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

Question 63

List at least 3 safety concerns of parents of young children with autism spectrum disorders.

Question 64

Nearly one third of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in general education classrooms.

Question 65

ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability

Question 66

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

Question 67

A diagnosis of autism requires evidence that eleven of the twelve symptoms are present

Question 68

List the five autism spectrum disorders?

Question 69

List the three cardinal features of autism spectrum disorders.

Question 70

Name one strategy for familiarizing a new general education teacher with a child with autism spectrum disorders?

Question 71

Research has identified a cure for autism.

Question 72

About 10 percent of individuals with ASD have special skills in areas such as mathematical calculations, memory feats, artistic and musical abilities, and reading.

Question 73

All individuals with Autism show characteristic deficits in communication and social skills.

Question 74

75% of all school-age students with autism spectrum disorders currently receive services in a self-contained classroom

Question 75

Describe 3 disadvantages of sheltered workshops?

Question 76

Dr. Bernard Rimland, a noted researcher in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is the parent of an individual with autism.

Question 77

What are "splinter skills"?

Question 78

Name three of the residential options for adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Question 79

A diagnosis for autism requires evidence that nine of the twelve (or a gross majority) symptoms, listed in DSM-IV-TR, be present.

Question 80

What is supported competitive employment?