ASD FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

ASD FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

◉ ASD Severity Level 2
Answer: Requires substantial support; marked deficits even with
supports


◉ ASD Severity Level 3
Answer: Requires very substantial support; severe deficits and
limited interaction


◉ Key point about severity
Answer: Severity does not predict strengths or long-term outcomes


◉ Social communication challenges
Answer: Difficulty with eye contact, facial expressions, turn-taking,
and relationships


◉ Communication differences
Answer: May be nonverbal, minimally verbal, or verbal with social
differences

, ◉ Echolalia
Answer: Repetition of words or phrases


◉ Pronoun reversal
Answer: Incorrect use of pronouns (e.g., "you" instead of "I")


◉ Literal language understanding
Answer: Difficulty interpreting abstract or figurative language


◉ Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs)
Answer: Repetitive movements, routines, or intense interests


◉ Purpose of RRBs
Answer: Self-regulation, predictability, sensory input, and anxiety
reduction


◉ Sensory processing differences
Answer: Atypical responses to sensory input (over- or under-
responsive)


◉ Hypersensitivity
Answer: Over-responsiveness to sensory input