Autism Core Knowledge - QASP Exam
Prep Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Describe why Autism is considered a spectrum disorder -
correct answer ✅ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that is
complex to define and diagnose. The rationale for using a
dimensional rather than a categorical concept of ASD is that a single
umbrella term of ASD, with specific information about the level of
expression, is more accurate and consistent with the research
literature and clinical experience.
Identify the historical definitions of Autism -
correct answer ✅Autism was considered to be an expression of
schizophrenia or psychosis in childhood and the cause to be the
mother not loving the child
Identify the currently accepted prevalence rates of Autism -
correct answer ✅1 in 59 children
Identify what is meant by the triad of impairments -
correct answer ✅social communication, social interaction,
repetitive/restricted (imagination)
Social Communication -
correct answer ✅Difficulties in communicating vary widely and
they can be verbal and non-verbal. Many have a literal
, Autism Core Knowledge - QASP Exam
Prep Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
understanding of language and therefore they think people always
mean what they say. Something as simple as body language can be
totally alien to people with autism.
Problems with social communication may show:
o not fully understanding the meaning of facial expressions,
common gestures or tone of voice
o echolalia (repetition of what has been said in a different context)
o difficulties in understanding jokes and sarcasm
o making up words
o unusual patterns of verbal communication
o inappropriate tone of voice
o difficulty differentiating between "I" and "you"
o lack of gestures and facial expressions
o having a literal understanding of language, for example, with
sayings or expressions such as "it is raining cats and dogs", or "kill
two birds with one stone".
Social Interaction -
correct answer ✅Problems with social interaction may show:
o a lack of interest in others
o being aloof, distant and not paying attention
Prep Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Describe why Autism is considered a spectrum disorder -
correct answer ✅ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that is
complex to define and diagnose. The rationale for using a
dimensional rather than a categorical concept of ASD is that a single
umbrella term of ASD, with specific information about the level of
expression, is more accurate and consistent with the research
literature and clinical experience.
Identify the historical definitions of Autism -
correct answer ✅Autism was considered to be an expression of
schizophrenia or psychosis in childhood and the cause to be the
mother not loving the child
Identify the currently accepted prevalence rates of Autism -
correct answer ✅1 in 59 children
Identify what is meant by the triad of impairments -
correct answer ✅social communication, social interaction,
repetitive/restricted (imagination)
Social Communication -
correct answer ✅Difficulties in communicating vary widely and
they can be verbal and non-verbal. Many have a literal
, Autism Core Knowledge - QASP Exam
Prep Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
understanding of language and therefore they think people always
mean what they say. Something as simple as body language can be
totally alien to people with autism.
Problems with social communication may show:
o not fully understanding the meaning of facial expressions,
common gestures or tone of voice
o echolalia (repetition of what has been said in a different context)
o difficulties in understanding jokes and sarcasm
o making up words
o unusual patterns of verbal communication
o inappropriate tone of voice
o difficulty differentiating between "I" and "you"
o lack of gestures and facial expressions
o having a literal understanding of language, for example, with
sayings or expressions such as "it is raining cats and dogs", or "kill
two birds with one stone".
Social Interaction -
correct answer ✅Problems with social interaction may show:
o a lack of interest in others
o being aloof, distant and not paying attention
