Deck 14: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Question 1

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Boys are four times more likely to be affected by autism than girls.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Research has shown that the primary causes of ASDs are genetic.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Using an audio recording or music allows physical education teachers to control instructions without human error.

Question 5

Differentiated instruction involves creating lessons that are developmentally appropriate for each student in the class while also challenging each student.

Question 6

Developmental appropriateness means to provide activities that are similar to those typically developing peers of the same age would perform.

Question 7

While working in an inclusive setting, a teacher should not share any information about autism with the general education class.

Question 8

Teaching sign language to children with Autism impedes the process of spoken language.

Question 9

Verbal imitation promotes proper pronunciation of words and may work well with PECS or sign language to develop language.

Question 10

Video modeling is an excellent form of communication because it provides an immediate form of communication and is not time consuming to produce.

Question 11

Which of the following is not associated with ASDs?

A) Significant language delays
B) Females almost exclusively affected
C) Unusual behaviors and interests
D) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following are considered subcategories under the ASDs umbrella?

A) Asperger syndrome
B) Rett syndrome
C) Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD)
D) All of the above

Question 13

Which subcategory under the ASD umbrella is characterized by normal early childhood development followed by loss of purposeful movement of hands, allowed head and brain growth, and almost exclusively affects females?

A) Autism disorder
B) Asperger syndrome
C) Rett syndrome
D) Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD)

Question 14

In addition to difficulties with social interactions, communication, and behavioral norms, which of the following are also considered attributes of children with ASDs?

A) Impaired concept of time
B) High response to sensory stimulation
C) Hand flapping
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a class procedure that would increase the structure of a class environment if used each day?

A) Using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) schedule
B) Create a text/color/number-rich environment
C) Following consistent classroom procedures
D) Establishing a home base

Question 16

All of the following should be considered while choosing physical education activities except:

A) Age and developmental appropriateness
B) Classroom teacher interest
C) Community options
D) Family participation and values

Question 17

Which of the following does not describe electronic communication devices?

A) They are used by children with Autism who are nonverbal.
B) They are used by children with Autism who are verbal.
C) Different types include static and dynamic.
D) They provide a voice to allow students to express needs.

Question 18

Which statement refers to a strength of using PECS as a communication method for children with ASDs?

A) It can be used for a large variety of phrases and words.
B) It cannot be updated regularly.
C) It promotes proper pronunciations of words.
D) It does not promote student independence within the classroom.

Question 19

Features of social stories include:

A) Students learn from non-direct teaching method
B) Social stories provide an alternative to traditional behavior management techniques
C) Multiple learning cues may be covered in one story
D) All of the above

Question 20

Electronic communication devices may do which of the following?

A) Give nonverbal students a voice.
B) Provide adult users more independence.
C) Provide students the ability to listen to sounds in order to learn to speak.
D) All of the above.