Quiz 8 Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam
Questions and Answers
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Answer-developmental disability resulting in significant
delays and developmental differences in many areas such as communication, social
interaction, and behavior
2 major characteristics - Answer-1. persistent deficit in social communication and social
interaction across context.
2. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
What is it referred to as "spectrum disorder"? - Answer-The range of strength, abilities,
and needs.
ASD is ____ times more likely in ______ than _______. - Answer-5, boys, girls
___% also have intellectual disabilities as well as ASD. - Answer-38
What are the 2 major identifiers of ASD? - Answer-Medical Diagnosis and Educational
Determination
Medical Diagnosis is made by who and based on what? - Answer-licensed physician or
psychologist, DSM-5
Educational Determination is made by who and based on what? - Answer-
multidisciplinary team, regulations governing IDEA
Who is required under IDEA to be apart of the multidisciplinary team for an IFSP? -
Answer-at a minimum, a parent and at least two professionals from different disciplines,
one of whom must be the services coordinator.
Who is required under IDEA to be apart of the multidisciplinary team for an IEP? -
Answer-at a minimum, a parent, general education teacher, special education teacher,
LEA representative, and professional to interpret assessment results.
What type of additional team members are frequently included in the multidisciplinary
team? - Answer-Related services personnel
What is one of the most - if not the most- important factors in ensuring a child's success
at home and in school? - Answer-family involvement
ASD is often referred to as the... - Answer-invisible disability
Questions and Answers
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Answer-developmental disability resulting in significant
delays and developmental differences in many areas such as communication, social
interaction, and behavior
2 major characteristics - Answer-1. persistent deficit in social communication and social
interaction across context.
2. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
What is it referred to as "spectrum disorder"? - Answer-The range of strength, abilities,
and needs.
ASD is ____ times more likely in ______ than _______. - Answer-5, boys, girls
___% also have intellectual disabilities as well as ASD. - Answer-38
What are the 2 major identifiers of ASD? - Answer-Medical Diagnosis and Educational
Determination
Medical Diagnosis is made by who and based on what? - Answer-licensed physician or
psychologist, DSM-5
Educational Determination is made by who and based on what? - Answer-
multidisciplinary team, regulations governing IDEA
Who is required under IDEA to be apart of the multidisciplinary team for an IFSP? -
Answer-at a minimum, a parent and at least two professionals from different disciplines,
one of whom must be the services coordinator.
Who is required under IDEA to be apart of the multidisciplinary team for an IEP? -
Answer-at a minimum, a parent, general education teacher, special education teacher,
LEA representative, and professional to interpret assessment results.
What type of additional team members are frequently included in the multidisciplinary
team? - Answer-Related services personnel
What is one of the most - if not the most- important factors in ensuring a child's success
at home and in school? - Answer-family involvement
ASD is often referred to as the... - Answer-invisible disability
