PSYC 203 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the challenges faced by individuals with ASD?

The IDEA protects the rights of people with ASD in employment

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for ASD?

Trevor feels anxiety when his day is unstructured, so his teacher provides an hourly schedule for him every day

According to CDC estimates, how many children have been diagnosed with ASD?

1 in 68

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be screened specifically for ASD at what ages?

18 months and 24 months

Who wrote the publication suggesting that autism was a biological disorder and founded the Autism Society of America and the Autism Research Institute?

Bernard Rimland

Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign of ASD?

Child does not walk by 9 months old

Which of the following is NOT an ASD-specific diagnostic or screening tool?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders

True or False: Recent research has been able to conclusively link vaccines to greater rates of ASD

False

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 tips by Dr. Joaquin Fuentes for supporting a person with ASD?

People with ASD belong with other people with ASD

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for ASD?

Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts

Which of the following best describes autism spectrum disorders?

Persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction, and engagement in repetitive or stereotypical movements that impair a person's everyday functioning

True or False: The exact cause of ASD is unknown

True

Which of the following risk factors is NOT identified to be associated with the presence of ASD?

Young parental age