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Keys For Success: Strategies for Working With Teens and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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1.  Which subtype of ASD typically does not present with intellectual disability?
  1. Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
  2. Asperger's Syndrome
  3. Classic Autism
  4. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
2.  Lifetime costs for an individual with autism range from 1.4 to 2.4 million dollars. Expenses during adulthood are primarily attributed to which of the following?
  1. Special education and therapy services
  2. Behavior management and therapy services
  3. Residential care and unemployment
  4. medication and obesity related health issues
3.  Factors that contribute to an increased risk of obesity in individuals with ASD include which of the following?
  1. Poor nutrition
  2. Low physical activity levels
  3. Metabolic abnormalities
  4. All of the above
4.  There is evidence that physical activity can result in which of the following positive effects in individuals with autism?
  1. Improved sleep patterns
  2. Reduced self-stimulatory behaviors
  3. Improved social interaction and attention to task
  4. All of the above
5.  A dramatic increase in tasks that require executive functions is typically seen during which stage of development?
  1. 0-18 months
  2. 18m to 5 years
  3. 5-10 years
  4. 10-14 years
6.  According to the evidence, which of the following activities would most support improvement in executive functions?
  1. Mindfulness techniques used in martial arts and yoga
  2. Aerobic training such as long distance running
  3. Resistance training to strengthen large muscle groups
  4. A and B are correct
7.  Planning for transition to adulthood for individuals with ASD should begin at which of the following points in time?
  1. Elementary school (6-10 years)
  2. Middle school (11-13 years)
  3. 9th and 10th grade (14-16 years)
  4. 11th and 12th grade (17-18 years)
8.  Physical therapists can demonstrate leadership when working with individuals with ASD in which of the following ways?
  1. Use consistent language when interacting with team members, family, and community partners and assist in the development and support of community programs to promote participation
  2. Identify resources in the community to support individuals and families in the transition process
  3. Maintain traditionally established roles of PT to avoid confusion/conflict among team members
  4. A and B are correct
9.  Which of the below is a reliable measure of participation for an individual with ASD?
  1. Fitnessgram
  2. 6 Minute Walk Test
  3. School Function Assessment
  4. Brockport Physical Fitness Test
10.  A 13 year-old child with ASD is screened for body fat using weight relative to height. His BMI for age percentile rank is 92%. According to the CDCs Pediatric BMI Categories, this child is considered:
  1. Healthy
  2. Overweight
  3. Obese
  4. Morbidity obese

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