Exam Preview for 1815: Introduction to Mental Health and Autism Spe

Introduction to Mental Health and Autism Spectrum

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1. ______________________ is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social communication and interactions and repetitive and restricted patterns in behaviors, interests, and activities. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Aging spectrum disorder Neuropsychiatry Disorder Behavior Disorder
2. Which of the following is a solution to communication barriers when working with patients who have ASD? Ignoring the client’s pattern of speech Refusing to use pictures Dynavox, Chat-PC, iPad and Communication Apps Verbal prompting
3. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that exists: when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses when sensory signals get organized into appropriate responses when memory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses when sensory focal points get organized into appropriate responses
4. Which of the following is a category of sensory input? Emotion Auditory Hallucinations Humor
5. Consequences for mental health-related issues that go untreated for those with ASD include lower quality of life, worse employment prospects, and premature __________________. Birth Education Mortality Ego
6. Anyone who has a history of treatment resistance for _________ should be assessed for ASD. BPD OCD ADD DAD
7. ______________________ is paramount for helping those with ASD understand their needs and prevent mental health illnesses or work to reduce symptom impact. Higher education Community support Early intervention Legal counsel
8. ASD clients should be treated individually, but a robust treatment plan that includes natural supports and ______________ considerations should be developed. Environmental Educational Personal Community
9. Treatment recommendations for clients diagnosed with ASD and mental health issues include which of the following? Personal Education Hospitalization Modified Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Approaches Intensive Outpatient Therapy
10. Which of the following is an appropriate CBT modification when working with clients who have ASD? Use of ambiguous language Use of abstract ideas Use of morality when discussing maladaptive behaviors Use of a structured approach with visual information