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