Lesson 25:

Which of the following factors places an individual with autism at greater risk of self injury?

Certain genetic conditions

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

Least restrictive procedures are usually the first choice of intervention

True

In treating self injury, which of the following is the number one priority?

Keeping the person safe from harm

Which is the best reason why fixated interests can be a problem?

Because they can distract the person from other activities

How could response blocking be used in an intervention plan?

To prevent the behavior from hurting someone

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

Why is pica dangerous?

Because it can cause illness or injury

Why is difficulty communicating sometimes a trigger for problem behavior?

Because the person is not able to express what they want

What are harmful reinforcers?

Harmful to health

Immediate echolalia is

Saying what was just heard over and over