The DSM 5th Edition now considers which under the umbrella of
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
A. PDD-NOS
B. Autistic Disorder
C. Asperger's Syndrome
D. All of the above
D
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?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
A
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True or False: Symptoms of autism begin after 12-14 months of age
A. True
B. False
False
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All children with ASD will exhibit a skill deficit in the exact same way.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is not true about doctor screenings?
A. Children are screened at two checkpoints, at a minimum
B. Most parents do not seek advice until after their child is at least a
year and a half
, C. The screenings have about an 85% accuracy rate and that rate
increases at the next screening when deficits are more obvious
D. Doctors use two different screening tools
C
Why would a parent choose an ABA-based intervention for their
child?
A. ABA-based interventions are supported by the Surgeon General
B. ABA-based interventions are known to improve language
acquisition
C. ABA-based interventions are the only interventions with scientific
support showing effectiveness in treating children with autism
D. All of the above