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Self-Calming Techniques for Children with Autism

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1.  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Is a childhood psychiatric disorder Symptoms are the same from one individual to another Is characterized by impairments in social-communication skills Low rates of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and medical conditions are common

2.  The prevalence of ASD in eight-year old children in 2014 was reported to be: 1 in every 50 1 in every 55 1 in every 56 1 in every 59

3.  The following contribute to the challenges in tracking the prevalence of ASD: Heterogeneity of symptom presentation Lack of biologic diagnostic markers Changing diagnostic criteria All of the above

4.  Common comorbidity of children with ASD include: Dementia Hypertension Anxiety None of the above

5.  The following are true regarding sensory integration EXCEPT: It is the brain's ability to process and respond to stimuli coming in from the environment and taken in by the body's senses It is a neurological process that occurs in the brain Was first developed by A. Jean Ayres It requires a significant amount of conscious effort

6.  The following is an example of a sensory-seeking behavior: Closing eyes against bright lights Covering ears to block out loud noises Not wanting to brush teeth Banging head

7.  The following are true of the proprioceptive system, EXCEPT: It is sensation coming from the muscles, tendons, and joints Difficulties in this system can include poor awareness of force Detects, organizes, and transmits information pertaining to different odors Its primary function is to body position sense and movement

8.  The following are helpful classroom modifications to help with the self-regulation and attention of children with autism who have hyporesponsive sensory systems: Incorporating music and movement activities Adding bright-colored pictures to classroom materials Giving big hugs All of the above

9.  The following are true of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy except: It is a talk-based therapy It helps participants identify negative thoughts It is not adaptable towards meeting needs of different groups It provides participants with coping strategies towards facing fearful situations

10.  The following are true of Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE) except: It involves a collection of objects and toys that are present in a room The goal is to provide stimulating or relaxing sensory experiences to people with cognitive disabilities Majority of MSEs contain projectors, bubble lights, and fiber optic lights Has shown to increase the mean rate of stereotypical behaviors in children