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Introduction To Autism Spectrum Disorders

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1.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, _______________ children have a diagnosis of autism. 1 in 68 1 in 150 1 in 1,500 1 in 90

2.  Both the DSM-5 and IDEA definitions of autism include symptoms in the areas of: Social skills, fine motor skills, advanced balance Social interactions, nonverbal communication, repetitive activities, stereotyped movements, resistance to change Verbal communication, gross motor skills, acceptance of change Sensory processing and verbal communication

3.  Which of the following is a diagnostic tool for autism? Blood test Sensory Profile Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Generic (ADOS - G) Both C & D

4.  Which of the following is a characteristic of an individual with autism? Individuals with autism like spontaneity. Individuals with autism often have difficulty communicating their wants and needs. Individuals with autism have cognitive deficits. Individuals with autism have an easy time making generalizations.

5.  What phrase best describes "the ability for a person to see the world from another's perspective?" Executive functioning Special interest Theory of mind Repetitive movement

6.  What phrase describes the ability to organize all your thoughts and actions in order to focus your mind on what you are doing in order to accomplish a task? Executive functioning Special interest Theory of mind Repetitive movement

7.  What characteristic is often a strength of individuals with autism? Memory Visual skills Special interest area All of the above None of the above

8.  If you wanted to give a child more predictability during transitions, what strategy would you use? Social skills Positive reinforcement Visual schedule All of the above None of the above

9.  If you wanted to encourage a child to try a new and/or difficult skill, what strategy would you use? Social skills Positive reinforcement Visual schedule All of the above None of the above

10.  In order to give more efficient verbal instructions to a child with autism, what should you do? Simple, direct phrases Avoid "can" or "will" Give choices All of the above None of the above