AUTISM SUPPORT SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL PREP
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Section 1: Questions 1–50
1. Which statement best reflects the current conceptualization of Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in professional practice?
A. ASD is a childhood psychiatric disorder that resolves in adolescence
B. ASD is primarily defined by intellectual disability
C. ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by variability
in social communication and restricted or repetitive behaviors
D. ASD is caused by parenting style and environmental deprivation
*Rationale: ASD is recognized as a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition
with wide heterogeneity, not defined solely by IQ or parenting.
2. A core diagnostic criterion for ASD includes:
A. Hallucinations and delusions
B. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction
across contexts
, C. Mood instability
D. Conduct problems
*Rationale: Social communication and interaction deficits are foundational
diagnostic features of ASD.
3. Which professional is most responsible for making a formal ASD diagnosis?
A. Autism Support Specialist
B. Speech-language pathologist
C. Licensed psychologist or physician with appropriate training
D. Special education teacher
*Rationale: Formal diagnosis requires licensed clinicians operating within
scope of practice.
4. The term “neurodiversity” emphasizes:
A. Elimination of autistic traits
B. Normalization through intensive therapy
C. Acceptance of neurological differences as part of human diversity
D. Classification of severity levels only
*Rationale: Neurodiversity frames autism as variation rather than
pathology.
5. Which early sign is most predictive of ASD?
A. Delayed walking
, B. Frequent tantrums
C. Limited joint attention behaviors
D. Sleep disturbance
*Rationale: Joint attention deficits are strongly associated with ASD risk.
6. An Autism Support Specialist’s primary role is to:
A. Diagnose ASD
B. Implement evidence-based supports and interventions
C. Prescribe medication
D. Provide psychotherapy
*Rationale: Support specialists implement and monitor supports under
supervision.
7. Which learning profile is most common in individuals with ASD?
A. Uniform strengths and weaknesses
B. Uneven skill development across domains
C. Global intellectual impairment
D. Exclusive visual learning
*Rationale: ASD often involves asynchronous development.
8. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best described as:
A. A punishment-based approach
B. A science focused on improving socially significant behaviors
, C. A psychotherapy modality
D. A medical treatment
*Rationale: ABA uses behavioral principles to improve functional outcomes.
9. Which reinforcement schedule produces the most resistant behavior to
extinction?
A. Fixed ratio
B. Fixed interval
C. Variable ratio
D. Variable interval
*Rationale: Variable ratio schedules are highly resistant to extinction.
10.Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is used to:
A. Label maladaptive behavior
B. Identify the function maintaining a behavior
C. Diagnose ASD severity
D. Determine IQ
*Rationale: FBA informs intervention by identifying behavioral function.
11.A behavior maintained by escape typically increases when:
A. Preferred items are removed
B. Demands are presented
C. Attention is withdrawn
CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL PREP
QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS -
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS —
COMPREHENSIVE, EXAM-READY ASSESSMENT
Section 1: Questions 1–50
1. Which statement best reflects the current conceptualization of Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in professional practice?
A. ASD is a childhood psychiatric disorder that resolves in adolescence
B. ASD is primarily defined by intellectual disability
C. ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by variability
in social communication and restricted or repetitive behaviors
D. ASD is caused by parenting style and environmental deprivation
*Rationale: ASD is recognized as a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition
with wide heterogeneity, not defined solely by IQ or parenting.
2. A core diagnostic criterion for ASD includes:
A. Hallucinations and delusions
B. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction
across contexts
, C. Mood instability
D. Conduct problems
*Rationale: Social communication and interaction deficits are foundational
diagnostic features of ASD.
3. Which professional is most responsible for making a formal ASD diagnosis?
A. Autism Support Specialist
B. Speech-language pathologist
C. Licensed psychologist or physician with appropriate training
D. Special education teacher
*Rationale: Formal diagnosis requires licensed clinicians operating within
scope of practice.
4. The term “neurodiversity” emphasizes:
A. Elimination of autistic traits
B. Normalization through intensive therapy
C. Acceptance of neurological differences as part of human diversity
D. Classification of severity levels only
*Rationale: Neurodiversity frames autism as variation rather than
pathology.
5. Which early sign is most predictive of ASD?
A. Delayed walking
, B. Frequent tantrums
C. Limited joint attention behaviors
D. Sleep disturbance
*Rationale: Joint attention deficits are strongly associated with ASD risk.
6. An Autism Support Specialist’s primary role is to:
A. Diagnose ASD
B. Implement evidence-based supports and interventions
C. Prescribe medication
D. Provide psychotherapy
*Rationale: Support specialists implement and monitor supports under
supervision.
7. Which learning profile is most common in individuals with ASD?
A. Uniform strengths and weaknesses
B. Uneven skill development across domains
C. Global intellectual impairment
D. Exclusive visual learning
*Rationale: ASD often involves asynchronous development.
8. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best described as:
A. A punishment-based approach
B. A science focused on improving socially significant behaviors
, C. A psychotherapy modality
D. A medical treatment
*Rationale: ABA uses behavioral principles to improve functional outcomes.
9. Which reinforcement schedule produces the most resistant behavior to
extinction?
A. Fixed ratio
B. Fixed interval
C. Variable ratio
D. Variable interval
*Rationale: Variable ratio schedules are highly resistant to extinction.
10.Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is used to:
A. Label maladaptive behavior
B. Identify the function maintaining a behavior
C. Diagnose ASD severity
D. Determine IQ
*Rationale: FBA informs intervention by identifying behavioral function.
11.A behavior maintained by escape typically increases when:
A. Preferred items are removed
B. Demands are presented
C. Attention is withdrawn
