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Skills and techniques USAHS Midterm Exam || ,Most
Recent Exam 2026 Actual Complete Real Exam
Questions & Correct Answers ||Verified Exam!!
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What is the typical prevalence of autism spectrum disorder
in the general population? - Answers- Autism spectrum
disorder is estimated to impact 1 out of every 59 births, as
of 2018. It is four times more likely to impact boys than
girls.


What are the different types of symptoms associated with
autism spectrum disorder? - Answers-Signs and
symptoms of autism spectrum disorder typically last
throughout life and may include the following:
Not showing interest in objects, people, and/or
environments
Having difficulty relating with others, including lack of eye
contact, challenges understanding other people's feelings,
and preferring to not be touched
As they develop, loss of communication abilities they once
had and difficulty expressing their needs
Participation in repetitive actions or speech

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Unusual reactions to sensations
Challenges adapting to changes in routine


What are the risk factors associated with autism spectrum
disorder? - Answers-Risk factors include genetic factors,
chromosomal abnormalities, exposure to certain
medications in utero, and having parents of advanced
maternal/paternal age


What are early signs of potential autism spectrum
disorder? - Answers-No social smiling by six months, no
use of words by 16 months, no meaningful gestures by
one year, poor eye contact, not responding to sounds,
voices, or names, and reversal of skills


What are the common medications prescribed for autism
spectrum disorder? - Answers-Antidepressants,
antipsychotics, stimulants, anti-anxiety medications, and
anticonvulsants if seizure activity is present


What is the typical prevalence of ADD/ADHD in the
general population? - Answers-ADHD/ADD is one of the
most common childhood diagnoses, with a rapid increase
in the rate of diagnoses during the last decade.

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Approximately 11% of children had ADHD/ADD in 2011.
Males are diagnosed with ADHD more than twice as often
as females.


What are the signs and symptoms of ADD? - Answers-For
children who primarily present with inattention, their
symptoms may include the following:
Overlooking or missing details and making careless
mistakes
Difficulty sustaining attention even for preferential tasks
Not following through on instructions
Difficulty keeping themselves organized
Demonstrating messy work or poor time management
Avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort
Losing things
Being easily distracted
Being forgetful during daily activities


What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD? - Answers-
For children who primarily present with hyperactivity and
impulsivity, their symptoms may include the following:
Frequent movement or an inability to sit still

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Running around or climbing and engaging in situations
that are inappropriate
Inability to engage in hobbies quietly
Constant talking, blurting out answers, or interrupting
others
Difficulty taking turns


What are the risk factors for ADD/ADHD? - Answers-Risk
factors include genetics, exposure to tobacco, alcohol, or
drugs in utero, exposure to environmental toxins at a
young age, low birth weight, and brain injuries.


What are common medications prescribed for
ADD/ADHD? - Answers-Stimulant medications are
frequently prescribed for people with ADD/ADHD. They
work to increase dopamine and norepinephrine, which
impact thinking and attention


What is the typical prevalence of SPD in the general
population - Answers-Because SPD is not an official
diagnosis, it is not tracked for prevalence statistics. The
STAR Institute estimates approximately 1 in 20 children
may be affected by SP

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