AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDER
Which is an example of first person language? - Answer- All of the above
Which of the following is the best definition of "prevalence" - Answer- The portion of
the population found to have a certain condition like autism
Which is the following is not true about the prevalence of autism - Answer- ASD is 4
times more common in boys than girls
What do we currently know about the cause of autism?
a: there is currently non definitive cause for autism
b: there is no biological marker for autism
c: there is a specific genetic condition that causes autism
d: both a and b - Answer- d. both a and b
True or False: A special blood test is now available to diagnose ASD - Answer- False
To diagnose a child with autism, we must look at their __ as well as their history of
__.
a: behavior; development
b: behavior; medical and mental health
c: speech development; behavior
d: previous assessments; challenging behaviors - Answer- a: behavior; development
All of the following are correct about risk factors for autism except - Answer- There
are no genetic conditions associated with autism.
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in a social interaction?
- Answer- Preference to play alone
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in communication? -
Answer- All of the above
Which play example might not be demonstrated by a child with autism?
a: using a plastic banana as a telephone
b: catching a ball
c: stacking blocks
d:playing side by side with a peer - Answer- a: using a plastic banana as a telephone
Which is not a characteristic demonstrated by individuals with ASD - Answer- Lack of
vocal speech
____ and ___ are examples of social impairment
a: little interest in sharing information with others and limited eye contact
b: limited vocal speech and inability to smile
SPECTRUM DISORDER
Which is an example of first person language? - Answer- All of the above
Which of the following is the best definition of "prevalence" - Answer- The portion of
the population found to have a certain condition like autism
Which is the following is not true about the prevalence of autism - Answer- ASD is 4
times more common in boys than girls
What do we currently know about the cause of autism?
a: there is currently non definitive cause for autism
b: there is no biological marker for autism
c: there is a specific genetic condition that causes autism
d: both a and b - Answer- d. both a and b
True or False: A special blood test is now available to diagnose ASD - Answer- False
To diagnose a child with autism, we must look at their __ as well as their history of
__.
a: behavior; development
b: behavior; medical and mental health
c: speech development; behavior
d: previous assessments; challenging behaviors - Answer- a: behavior; development
All of the following are correct about risk factors for autism except - Answer- There
are no genetic conditions associated with autism.
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in a social interaction?
- Answer- Preference to play alone
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in communication? -
Answer- All of the above
Which play example might not be demonstrated by a child with autism?
a: using a plastic banana as a telephone
b: catching a ball
c: stacking blocks
d:playing side by side with a peer - Answer- a: using a plastic banana as a telephone
Which is not a characteristic demonstrated by individuals with ASD - Answer- Lack of
vocal speech
____ and ___ are examples of social impairment
a: little interest in sharing information with others and limited eye contact
b: limited vocal speech and inability to smile
