Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 1 )IRIS
Children with ASD who are not identified in the early developmental period might be identified when they are older if which of the following is the case?
They are not meeting expected age-appropriate social demands.
Which of the following statements about students with ASD is most likely to be true?
They prefer predictable schedules and locations.
According to the Module, which of the following is one of the major characteristics of ASD?
persistent deficits in social communication and social interactions
Which of the following statements about research on whether ASD is caused by vaccines is true?
The research conclusively shows no link.
Which of the following statements about the number of individuals with autism over the last 15 years is true?
It has increased drastically.
All of the following are ways that teachers can support families of children with ASD EXCEPT:
calming their concerns over the child's challenging behaviors because they will tend to disappear with age
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability characterized by significant delays and developmental differences in several areas EXCEPT:
cognitive abilities
When a teacher takes the time to get to know a student with ASD, he or she can use the information to do all of the following EXCEPT:
determine the student's eligibility for speech and language services
Sharia, a first-time mother, is unfamiliar with developmental milestones. Her 2½-year-old son is displaying several behaviors that concern her. Which of these behaviors is an early warning sign of ASD?
does not share enjoyment or interests
Students with ASD often benefit from instruction in an ASD-specific skill such as which of the following?
flexibility
An educational determination of autism is typically made by which of the following?
multidisciplinary school team
What is the name of the team of knowledgeable individuals that assesses the needs of students with disabilities and develops written plans to guide their intervention or instruction?
multidisciplinary team
Which of the following is required to be a member of both a student's IFSP team and IEP team?
parent
Which of the terms below describe individuals that provide expertise in a given discipline, beyond that of classroom or special education teachers?
related services personnel
Which related service provider helps students improve their communication skills?
speech language pathologist
At what point does a student with ASD become eligible for special education services?
when the school team has determined that the disability adversely affects educational performance
