Question 1

____________ includes behaviors with a socially mediated function and can include gestures, while ____________ is the use of arbitrary symbols, with accepted referents, that can be arranged in different sequences to convey different meanings.

Accepted Answer

A)  Syntax; receptive language 
B)  Receptive language; syntax 
C)  Communication; language 
D)  Language; communication

Question 2

What motivates an infant to develop expressive language repertoire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic Mutations 
B)  Task analysis followed by forward chaining 
C)  Daily language lessons 
D)  Reinforcement

Question 3

Discuss possible specific curricular elements that could support structural communication goals. Be sure to address at least three of the following areas: receptive language, articulation, expressive language, syntax, semantics, functional communication, or pragmatic functions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Why are visual communication systems considered to be aided systems? What is a disadvantage to using a visual communication system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  was specifically designed to determine skill levels across multiple domains for children with autism 
B)  is a criterion-referenced assessment, skills tracking system, and curriculum guide 
C)  has three separate modules: equivalence, direct training, and generalization 
D)  is a type of informal language assessment

Question 6

Katy asks her teacher, "May I have an apple?" because she is hungry and likes apples. This is an example of a(n) ____________. Maya's teacher asks her, "What did you bring for lunch today?" Maya says, "An apple." Maya's response in an example of a(n) ____________.
Benjamin sits down at his desk and says, "Desk.". The teacher responds "That is correct! It is a desk." This is an example of a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mand; intraverbal; tact 
B)  tact; mand; intraverbal 
C)  intraverbal; mand; tact 
D)  tact; intraverbal; mand

Question 7

Discuss typical language development milestones, including the ages by which they are generally achieved, typical associated behaviors, and samples of each (be sure to use different samples than those presented in the text).

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Limited ability to use contextual cues is considered to be the problem in children who exhibit prosody.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best instrument(s) for assessing language and communication in children with autism ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are formal norm-referenced language tests for children with autism and related disorders 
B)  is always VB-MAPP 
C)  is informal language assessment 
D)  have been specifically developed for individuals with autism

Question 10

What is often considered to be an important prerequisite to language training?

Accepted Answer

A)  A rudimentary grasp of sign language 
B)  An ability to imitate motor responses 
C)  A determination of whether general or specific vocabulary would serve the child better 
D)  Results from norm-referenced comprehensive assessments

Exam 6: Remediating Deficits in Speech and Language

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