ASD (questions from Praxis book)

A physician is evaluating a young child suspected of having ASD and has determined that the child demonstrates signs of hyperlexia. Which of the following best describes the condition of this child?

The child demonstrates a fascination with letters and numbers.

An SLP scientist has focused her research efforts in proving that there are environmental causes for ASD. Which of the following would this scientist MOST LIKELY accept as a cause of ASD?

Toxins in the environment

A child has been brought in to a physician's office for a comprehensive evaluation, with parent suspicions of ASD. Following the evaluation, the physician notes that the child demonstrates impairments in social interaction and restricted, repetitive behaviors, but demonstrates no delay in language or cognitive development. Which of the following disorders is this child MOST LIKELY demonstrating?

Asperger's disorder

A SLP is evaluating the communication skills of a child with ASD. Following the evaluation, the SLP notes that during communicative exchanges, this child demonstrates immediate and delayed repetition of utterances spoken by others. Which deficit is this child demonstrating? a. jargon b. verbal perservation c. childhood apraxia of speech d. echolalia

d. echolalia

A physician has been consulted by a couple who is hoping to have children. However, the couple has also expressed interest in learning about risk factors for children with ASD. Which is the primary risk factor associated with having a child with autism spectrum disorder?

If a mother uses drugs during pregnancy and the father is over 40 years old

Ruth is a SLP who is preparing to administer an assessment to a child suspected of having ASD in order to determine eligibility for intervention. Which of the following is an important consideration Ruth must factor in to her assessment of this child? a. The avoidance of criterion-referenced measurements in the assessment of ASD. b. Informal observation of behaviors is a means of assessment not accepted by most school systems. c. Form assessment measures are the most widely accepted method of determining eligibility. d. The child must receive a diagnostic label following assessment in order to receive services.

a. The avoidance of criterion-referenced measurements in the assessment of ASD.

A research team is currently investigating genetic theories to establish the cause of autism. The researchers have focused their research on children with ASD, who have faulty chromosome 11. Which of the following may be a hypothesis generated by these researchers? a. These children show lack of communication between neurons, causing their ASD. b. These children show a lack of development of brain circuitry, causing their ASD. c. These children show intellectual impairments, causing their ASD. d. These children show faulting cell-to-cell signaling, causing their ASD.

a. These children show lack of communication between neurons, causing their ASD.

An SLP is working with a group of school-aged children diagnosed with ASD. The SLP would like to set appropriate pragmatic goals for the children, while utilizing a social communication group approach. Which of the following pragmatic goals is of greatest benefit for use with these children? a. sharing interests with other group members b. generating polite requests and responses c. determining appropriate questions for other group members d. understanding other group members' feelings

a. sharing interests with other group members

A child is brought to an outpatient clinic for a neuropsychological evaluation. Following the evaluation, the child is diagnosed with ASD; specifically with Level 2 severity in social communication. The child most likely demonstrates: a. difficulty initiating social interactions with peers. b. abnormal responses to social overtures c. very limited social interaction d. decreased interest in social interactions

b. Abnormal responses to social overtures

A physician has been consulted by a couple who is hoping to have children. However, the couple has also expressed interest in learning about risk factors for children with ASD. Which is a risk factor associated with having a child with ASD? a. if a father uses antidepressants while trying to conceive b. if a mother uses antihistamines during pregnancy c. if a mother is over 30 years old d. if a father is over 40 years old

d. if a father is over 40 years old

A SLP in the public school system has been working with a child with ASD. This child demonstrates severe deficits in social communication, and for this reason the SLP has decided to implement a peer mediation approach to intervention. Which of the following is an appropriate way for this SLP to implement this style of intervention? a. Have the child watch video clips of typically developing peers in order to model appropriate social communication b. Pair the child with an age-matched peer in order to model appropriate social communication. c. Pair the child with an older peer in order to model later-occurring communication skills. d. Have the child watch typically developing peers at recess in order to model appropriate play behaviors.

b. Pair the child with an age-matched peer in order to model appropriate social communication.

An SLP is providing language intervention for an adolescent student with ASD, and is targeting improved semantic language use. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment goal for the SLP to use in treatment with this student? a. reading conversation partners' intentions b. understanding sarcastic comments made by conversation partners c. understanding idiomatic expressions mentioned by conversation partners d. determining when to make appropriate decisions

b. understanding sarcastic comments made by conversation partners

An SLP working with a child who has ASD. The SLP believes this child would benefit from implementation of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to enhance their communication effectiveness. Which of the following goals is best for use with this child? a. The child will use pictures during play scenarios. b. The child will perform desired acts in response to pictures. c. The child will use images to obtain desired items. d. The child is given pictures in response to desired motor acts.

c. The child will use images to obtain desired items.

An SLP is working with a child with ASD. This child demonstrates significant difficulty in understanding perception and beliefs from others' perspectives, which has negatively impacted her social relationships. Which method of intervention is MOST APPROPRIATE for the SLP to utilize in this child's intervention sessions? a. Picture Exchange Communication System. b. Social stories c. Theory of Mind d. Peer and play mediation.

c. Theory of Mind

An SLP who is working with a young child recently diagnosed with ASD. The SLP believes that this child would benefit from the use of a Floortime approach to intervention. In order to best implement this treatment approach, Cameron should: a. Teach the child social skills through a story-time format b. Establish a reciprocal communication system for the child c. Engage in a play-based activity with the child and an age-matched peer d. Engage in a semistructured play activity that interests the child

d. Engage in a semistructured play activity that interests the child

A young child is brought to an outpatient clinic by the parents, with a chief complaint of "strange behaviors." After a thorough evaluation, the child is diagnosed with ASD, with significant impairments in syntactical aspects of language. Which of the following is most likely a deficit exhibited by this child? a. the child cannot establish joint attention b. the child adds extraneous speech sounds c. the child omits past tense markers d. the child speaks telegraphically

d. the child speaks telegraphically