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Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

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1.  Autism is a _____ based developmental disorder.
  1. Motor
  2. Brain
  3. Emotion
  4. Sensory
2.  What is the current statistic from the CDC on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders?
  1. 1 in 68
  2. 1 in 150
  3. 1 in 1,500
  4. 1 in 90
3.  Which tools are used in diagnosing and screening individuals with suspected autism?
  1. Blood test
  2. Sensory Profile
  3. MCHAT and Autism Diagnostic Observation Scales (ADOS)
  4. CT scan
4.  Which of the following is a red flag for autism?
  1. Talking early
  2. Avoiding eye contact
  3. Responding to name by 12 months
  4. Pointing
5.  What phrase best describes the ability for a person to see the world from another's perspective?
  1. Executive functioning
  2. Special interest
  3. Theory of mind
  4. Repetitive movement
6.  What phrase describes the ability to organize all your thoughts and actions in order to focus on current expectations?
  1. Executive functioning
  2. Special interest
  3. Theory of mind
  4. Repetitive movement
7.  What characteristic is often a strength of individuals with autism?
  1. Memory
  2. Visual skills
  3. Special interest area
  4. All of the above
8.  If you wanted to give a child more predictability during transitions, what strategy would you use?
  1. Social skills
  2. Positive reinforcement
  3. Visual schedule
  4. Tactile cues
9.  If you wanted to encourage a child to try a new and/or difficult skill, what strategy would you use?
  1. Social skills
  2. Positive reinforcement
  3. Visual schedule
  4. Negative reinforcement
10.  In order to give more efficient verbal instructions to a child with autism, what should you do?
  1. Simple, direct phrases
  2. Avoid "can" or "will"
  3. Give choices
  4. All of the above

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