An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Why would a parent choose an ABA-based intervention for their child?
ABA-based interventions are supported by the Surgeon General ABA-based interventions are known to improve language acquisition To date, interventions based on Applied Behavior Analysis have the strongest scientific support showing effectiveness in treating individuals with autism.
Which of the following is not true about the prevalence of autism?
ASD is 6 times more common in boys than girls
All the following are correct about risk factors for autism except______.
There are no genetic conditions associated with autism
What do we currently know about the cause of autism?
There is currently no definitive cause for autism There is no biological marker for autism
Which play example might not be demonstrated by a child with autism?
Using a plastic banana as a telephone
Which is an example of "Person First" language?
A child with autism A person with a developmental disability An individual with cerebral palsy
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 deficits are more obvious
To diagnose a child with autism, we must look at their ______ as well as their history of _______.
Behavior; development
All children with ASD will exhibit a skill deficit in the exact same way.
False
True or False: A special blood test is now available to diagnose autism
False
True or False: Behavioral excesses must first be reduced before behavioral deficits can be addressed.
False
True or False: Challenging behavior is the most common attribute observed by children with autism.
False
True or False: Symptoms of autism begin after 12-14 months of age
False
True or False: There is a correlation between the time a child begins intervention and their prognosis.
False
Bobby engages in repetitive and stereotyped behavior. This means he might:
Flap his hands rapidly Intelligently talk about the train schedules he knows
_________ 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 autism?
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 best describe her severity level?
Level 1
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in communication?
Limited or complete absence of vocal speech Repetitive language Difficulty understanding language
_____ and _____ are examples of social impairment
Little interest in sharing information with others and limited eye contact
What types of professionals typically give the autism diagnosis?
Neurologists, psychologists, and developmental pediatricians
Which is not a list of challenging behavior examples described in the clip?
Non-compliance, stereotypy, tantrums
The DSM 5th Edition now considers which under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
PDD-NOS Autistic Disorder Asperger's Syndrome
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in social interaction?
Preference to play alone
Observing if a child can imitate you playing with a toy, follow a point, and point to a light are all examples of what?
Screening activities a parent can do at home
Which of the following is the best definition of "prevalence?"
The portion of the population found to have a certain condition like autism
Behavioral excesses are to behavioral deficits as:
Tantrums is to attention skills
_______ is a key recommendation for an ABA-based intervention.
The family should be involved in the treatment
Children with autism may display challenging behavior because:
of a skill deficit