Behavioral Challenges of Autism

Why is pica dangerous?

Because it can cause illness or injury

Immediate echoialla 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

Intervention plans should be:

Data-based, ethical, and closely monitored

Lining up items in a specific order is an example of:

ritualized behavior

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

Because they can distract the person from other activities

Which of the following is an example of stereotyped behavior?

Flapping hands repetitively

What are harmful reinforcers?

Harmful to health

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

Keeping the person safe from harm

Which of the following is an example of deficits in nonverbal communication?

Not understanding facial expressions

How could response blocking be used in an intervention plan?

To prevent the behavior from hurting someone

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.

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

Why is difficulty communicating sometimes a trigger for problem behavior?

Because the person is not able to express what they want

Why are shorter verbal messages better for many individuals with autism?

Because they may have difficulty processing verbal language