Behavioral Challenges of Autism
How could response blocking be used in an intervention plan?
To prevent the behavior from hurting someone
Which of the following factors places an individual with autism at greater risk of self-injury?
Certain genetic conditions
Which of the following core characteristics of autism involves difficulty in responding to others in an appropriate way?
Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity
Immediate echolalia is:
Saying what was just heard over and over
Why can't intervention plans be duplicated for different individuals?
Because each individual's behavior and circumstances are unique
Which is the best reason why fixated interests can be a problem?
Because they can distract the person from other activities
Why are shorter verbal messages better for many individuals with autism?
Because they may have difficulty processing verbal language
True or False: People with autism experience the same level of intensity of symptoms
False
Why is pica dangerous?
Because it can cause illness or injury
Why is it difficult communicating sometimes a trigger for problem behavior?
Because the person is not able to express what they want
Which of the following is an example of stereotyped behavior?
Flapping hands repetitively
In treating self-injury, which of the following is the number one priority?
Keeping the person safe from harm
Which two global factors set the stage for problem behavior in those with autism?
Lack of social skills and the expectations of the social world
True or False: Least-restrictive procedures are usually the first choice of intervention
True
Which of the following can be said about the uniqueness of people with autism?
While they may share some characteristics, people with autism are different from each other.
What are harmful reinforcers?
harmful to health
Lining up items in a specific order is an example of:
ritualized behavior