Question 1

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition characterized by: fixated interests and repetitive behavior; and ________.

Accepted Answer

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication skills, in addition to fixated interests and repetitive behaviors.

Question 2

Stephen is a young adult with autism who is a very talented artist. He can glance at a building for five minutes and then draw the structure with intimate details. However, Stephen needs help with basic self-care skills and has very limited communication skills. Stephen has ________.

Accepted Answer

Splinter skills refer to abilities that are significantly above a person's overall level of functioning, particularly in individuals with developmental disorders such as autism. Stephen's exceptional artistic ability, contrasted with his need for assistance in basic self-care and limited communication skills, exemplifies splinter skills.

Question 3

Which one of the following best reflects the concept of autistic savants?

Accepted Answer

Autistic savants are individuals with autism who have extraordinary skills not exhibited by most people. Raymond's ability to memorize and repeat all the license plate numbers he sees, despite having significant difficulties in basic self-care tasks like tying his shoes, is a classic example of savant syndrome, where exceptional talent coexists with developmental conditions.

Question 4

Douglas is a six-year-old with autism spectrum disorder. Douglas likes string. He enters his classroom seeking and finding pieces of string. He then sits at his desk twirling the string backward and forward, in front of his face, while he completes assignments. What characteristic of autism spectrum disorder is Douglas displaying?

Accepted Answer

Douglas is displaying stereotyped or repetitive actions, a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder, by seeking out string and twirling it in a specific, repetitive manner while completing assignments.

Question 5

John is an eight-year-old with autism spectrum disorder. He has an intense interest in the Detroit Tigers baseball team. He can name team members for any of the years that the Tigers existed as a team. He also can report the scoring record and position of any team member that you request. During recess, John only wants to discuss the Detroit Tigers to the exclusion of any other interactions with peers. What characteristic of autism spectrum disorder is John displaying?

Accepted Answer

John is displaying abnormally intense, restricted interests, a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder, by focusing exclusively on the Detroit Tigers baseball team and not engaging in other interactions.

Question 6

Students with autism spectrum disorder who display excessive reactions to what most people consider mild sensory stimuli, such as covering their ears or screaming at the sounds of small children's voices, are displaying ________.

Accepted Answer

Hyperresponsiveness refers to an exaggerated response to sensory stimuli, which is what is described in the scenario where students with autism spectrum disorder have excessive reactions to mild sensory stimuli.

Question 7

What percent of all children qualify and receive special education services under the category autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Accepted Answer

ASD is the fastest growing disability category, with 1 in 54 children in the US qualifying for services.

Question 8

Students with ASD is the ________ disability category described in IDEA.

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fourth largest disability category described in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Question 9

All the following are health conditions that a student with autism might experience EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Joint attention disorders are not considered a health condition but rather a developmental issue often associated with autism, focusing on difficulties in shared attention or social interaction.

Question 10

Sheila, a student with autism spectrum disorders, is carefully monitored during meal times at school. Sheila eats her protein, vegetables, fruits, and desserts. However, she will also try to eat the Styrofoam tray the food is placed on as well as the plastic eating utensils provided with the tray. What is this nutritional condition called?

Accepted Answer

Pica is a nutritional condition characterized by the consumption of items that are not typically considered food and have no significant nutritional value, such as Styrofoam trays and plastic utensils, which matches Sheila's behavior.

Question 11

This component of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Approach involves observing and recording a child's actions to identify the cause or purpose of the behavior, particularly unwanted ones.

Accepted Answer

Functional behavioral assessment is specifically designed to identify the cause or purpose behind a child's behavior, especially those that are unwanted, by observing and recording their actions.

Question 12

Mr. All has Sally, a student with ASD, in his sixth-grade classroom. Using social stories and ABA components, Mr. All taught Sally how to introduce herself to her peers in the classroom. Sally has repeatedly practiced this skill with her peers. Now, Mr. All has Sally using the same introduction skills with new people in different school settings. What use of ABA does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Generalization is the process of applying learned skills to new situations or settings, which is what Mr. All is facilitating by having Sally use her introduction skills with new people in different school settings.

Question 13

In this phase of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), students with ASD are taught sentence structure and how to expand their sentences using verbs, adjectives, and prepositions.

Accepted Answer

In Phase 4 of PECS, students learn to construct simple sentences using sentence strips, which involves expanding their communication with verbs, adjectives, and prepositions.

Question 14

Which phase of the PECS is a student provided many opportunities to communicate with a single picture card in a variety of natural settings and with different communication partners?

Accepted Answer

In Phase 2 of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), a student is given numerous opportunities to use a single picture card to communicate in various natural settings and with different communication partners. This phase focuses on expanding the spontaneity and persistence of communication.

Question 15

Roland, a student with ASD, likes predictability. Before he starts his school day, he likes to know what activities are planned and when these will occur. He becomes very upset when expected announcements interrupt his instructional day. His teachers can help Roland most by ________.

Accepted Answer

Providing a visual schedule helps Roland by giving him a clear and predictable outline of his day, reducing anxiety and helping him prepare for transitions and changes.

Question 16

Centrali, a student with ASD, heard his teacher make the following announcement: "In five minutes, we will put our books and other things away and go to lunch." What kind of support is the teacher providing to Centrali?

Accepted Answer

The teacher is providing a verbal advance warning by announcing the upcoming transition to lunch, which helps prepare Centrali for the change in activity.

Question 17

All the following are components of the TEACCH framework EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren) framework primarily focuses on visual supports and individualized plans for understanding and managing daily schedules and tasks. Auditory cues are not a central component of the TEACCH framework, which emphasizes visual rather than auditory methods for communication and organization.

Question 18

Fred has high functioning ASD and is in the 11^th grade. He has decided that he wants to enter the job market. He is very interested in, and good with, computer technology. Fred wants to work in computer programing. Which of the following would be most appropriate for his special education teacher and his grade level counselor to include on Fred's IEP?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fred has high functioning ASD and is...

Question 19

Frakori's teacher suggests that it would be beneficial if he participated in a formal arrangement where he learned trade-specific vocation skills, related to his job interests, over an eight-month period. What type of work experience does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Apprenticeship programs are formal arrangements where individuals learn trade-specific skills, often combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction, related to their job interests. This matches the description given by Frakori's teacher.

Question 20

Tom, a student with low functioning ASD, works in a small factory type facility where he and his peers with ASD assemble items for a major restaurant. In an assembly line arrangement, Tom and his peers assemble napkin packages (e.g., napkin, eating utensils, salt, and pepper) for the selected restaurant. What type of work experience does this represent?

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes on-site supported employment, where individuals with disabilities, such as ASD, are provided with job opportunities and support within a structured environment, often alongside peers with similar needs. This allows them to work in a real job setting while receiving the necessary support.

Quiz 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder