An introduction to autism spectrum disorder

Which of the following is the best definition of "prevalence"

The portion of the population found to have a certain condition like autism

Which of the following is not true about Doctor screenings?

The screenings have about an 85% accuracy rate and that rate increases at the next screening when the deficits are more obvious

All of the following are correct about risk factors for autism except

There are no genetic conditions associated with autism.

Which is an example of first person language?

All of the above

Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in communication?

All of the above

Which is the following is not true about the prevalence of autism

ASD is 4 times more common in boys than girls

True or false: challenging bx is the most common attribute observed by children with ASD

FALSE

All children with ASD will exhibit a skill deficit in the exact same way

False

T or f symptoms of autism begin after 12-14 months of age

False

T or f: bx excesses must first be reduced before behavioral deficits can be addressed

False

True or False: A special blood test is now available to diagnose ASD

False

___ is another key recommendation for an aba based intervention

Interventions should be intensive

Which is true about the ADOS

It assesses communication skills

Which is not a characteristic demonstrated by individuals with ASD

Lack of vocal speech

Sandra is diagnosed with ASD, has a job with a part-time job coach, lives in an apartment with a roommate, and attends weekly classes to assist her with life skills such as paying bills and how to make a shopping list. What level of support might be describe her severity level?

Level 1

Which is not a list of challenging bx examples described in the clip:

Non-compliance, stereotypy, tantrums

Children with autism may display challenging bx because

Of a skill deficit

Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in a social interaction?

Preference to play alone

T or f: there is a correlation between the time a child begins intervention and their prognosis

True

To diagnose a child with autism, we must look at their __ as well as their history of __. a: behavior; development b: behavior; medical and mental health c: speech development; behavior d: previous assessments; challenging behaviors

a: behavior; development

____ and ___ are examples of social impairment a: little interest in sharing information with others and limited eye contact b: limited vocal speech and inability to smile c: interests in specific topics and hand flapping d: limited eye contact and inability to smile

a: little interest in sharing information with others and limited eye contact

Observing if a child can imitate you playing with a toy, follow a point, and point to a light are all examples of what? a: screening activities that a parent can do at home b: interventions done at a clinic c: procedures that should be reserved for licensed professionals d: behaviors all children with autism lack

a: screening activities that a parent can do at home

___ is a key recommendation for an ABA-based interventions. a: the family should be involved in the treatment b: the treatment should be about 25 hours per week c: treatment should only be done in a school d: both a and b

a: the family should be involved in the treatment

Which play example might not be demonstrated by a child with autism? a: using a plastic banana as a telephone b: catching a ball c: stacking blocks d:playing side by side with a peer

a: using a plastic banana as a telephone

What types of professionals typically give the autism diagnosis? a: school psychologists, social workers, and neurologists b: developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists, and special education teachers c: neurologists, psychologists, developmental pediatricians d: BCBAs, neurologists, and psychologists

c: neurologists, psychologists, developmental pediatricians

Behavioral excesses are to behavioral deficits as: a: attention skills is to communication skills b: aggression is to property destruction c: tantrums is to attention skills d: play skills is to stereotypic speech

c: tantrums is to attention skills

The DSM 5th Edition now considers which under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder: a: PDD-NOS b: Autistic Disorder c: Asperger's Syndrome d: All of the above

d. all of the above

Why would a parent choose an ABA-based intervention for their child? a: They are supported by the surgeon general b: they are known to improve language acquisition c: they are the only interventions with specific support showing effectiveness in treating children with autism d: all of the above

d. all of the above

Bobby engages in repetitive and stereotyped behavior. This means he might: a: flap his hands rapidly b: intelligently talk about the train schedules he knows c: prefer to play alone d: both A and B

d. both a and b

What do we currently know about the cause of autism? a: there is currently non definitive cause for autism b: there is no biological marker for autism c: there is a specific genetic condition that causes autism d: both a and b

d. both a and b