Autism exam Questions And Answers
what is the difference between prevalence and incidence? prevalence: in a defined
population at this particular time how many cases are we seeing of this disorder
incidence: number of NEW cases appearing
The baby looks at a dog, and the caregiver follows the child's gaze. This is an example of:
sharing attention
Can a child with ASD have a co-morbid diagnosis? Yes, OCD, ADHD, Depression,
Anxiety, etc.
A child hands a mom a cup to request more drink. What communicative function is this?
behavior regulation
Behavior regulation regulate others behavior (interact with them so they will do
something for you)
, Autism exam Questions And Answers
Joint attention draw attention to object or event (ooh look at that water bottle or what's
that?)
Social interaction draw attention to self (show off-watch me do this cool trick)
T/F: individuals with ASD show a tendency toward communicating to comment, with a
weakness in communication to request False; to make true: switch comment and request
T/F: individuals with ASD experience greater difficulty initiating communication bids than
responding to communication bids true
Two facts about what we currently know about the etiology of ASD: genetic
environmental
Three possible reasons for the increase in prevalence of ASD? increased
awareness/recognition
diagnostic criteria broadened
environmental factors (parental age)
what is the difference between prevalence and incidence? prevalence: in a defined
population at this particular time how many cases are we seeing of this disorder
incidence: number of NEW cases appearing
The baby looks at a dog, and the caregiver follows the child's gaze. This is an example of:
sharing attention
Can a child with ASD have a co-morbid diagnosis? Yes, OCD, ADHD, Depression,
Anxiety, etc.
A child hands a mom a cup to request more drink. What communicative function is this?
behavior regulation
Behavior regulation regulate others behavior (interact with them so they will do
something for you)
, Autism exam Questions And Answers
Joint attention draw attention to object or event (ooh look at that water bottle or what's
that?)
Social interaction draw attention to self (show off-watch me do this cool trick)
T/F: individuals with ASD show a tendency toward communicating to comment, with a
weakness in communication to request False; to make true: switch comment and request
T/F: individuals with ASD experience greater difficulty initiating communication bids than
responding to communication bids true
Two facts about what we currently know about the etiology of ASD: genetic
environmental
Three possible reasons for the increase in prevalence of ASD? increased
awareness/recognition
diagnostic criteria broadened
environmental factors (parental age)
