Sociology of Autism- Exam 2 UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the four areas of social deficits that Laugeson argues are characteristic of adolescents
and young adults on the spectrum. - CORRECT ANSWER - Poor Social Communication
- Topic Initiation
- Repetitive Themes
- One-sided Conversations
Poor Social Awareness
- Reading Social Cues.
Poor Social Motivation
- Low involvement in Social Activities
- Few Peer Entry attempts.
Poor Social Cognition
- Understanding others' perspectives
What are the consequences of social deficits according to Laugeson. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Peer Rejection
- Teasing and Bullying
- Bad Reputations
Social Neglect and Isolation
- Limited Peer Network
- Few Friendship Options
, - Less Social Engagement
Peer Conflict
- Argument results in end of friendship
Lack of Close Reciprocal Relationships
- Poor friendship quality
What are the limitations of many social skills programs according to Laugeson? - CORRECT
ANSWER - • No outcome assessment.
• Do not teach ecologically valid social skills.
• No homework
• Skills do not generalize to other settings.
• Do not include parents.
What are the steps that a person with ASD should follow when wanting to enter into a
conversation that other people are having? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Listen for topic
- Watch from a distance (Using a prop is helpful)
- Make periodic eye contact
- Identify common interests
- Wait - for pause in the conversation, and signs of (non)receptiveness from group
- Join- Move closer, Make a comment or ask a question that is ON TOPIC
- Assess interest- Did they open the circle or close the circle?
• Observe Body Language, Eye contact, Verbal cues
Verbal working memory - CORRECT ANSWER - self-directed talk to regulate behavior,
i.e. give ourselves instructions to follow rules and work toward a goal. Ability to "hold on to" a
recent thought related to the task being worked on.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the four areas of social deficits that Laugeson argues are characteristic of adolescents
and young adults on the spectrum. - CORRECT ANSWER - Poor Social Communication
- Topic Initiation
- Repetitive Themes
- One-sided Conversations
Poor Social Awareness
- Reading Social Cues.
Poor Social Motivation
- Low involvement in Social Activities
- Few Peer Entry attempts.
Poor Social Cognition
- Understanding others' perspectives
What are the consequences of social deficits according to Laugeson. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Peer Rejection
- Teasing and Bullying
- Bad Reputations
Social Neglect and Isolation
- Limited Peer Network
- Few Friendship Options
, - Less Social Engagement
Peer Conflict
- Argument results in end of friendship
Lack of Close Reciprocal Relationships
- Poor friendship quality
What are the limitations of many social skills programs according to Laugeson? - CORRECT
ANSWER - • No outcome assessment.
• Do not teach ecologically valid social skills.
• No homework
• Skills do not generalize to other settings.
• Do not include parents.
What are the steps that a person with ASD should follow when wanting to enter into a
conversation that other people are having? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Listen for topic
- Watch from a distance (Using a prop is helpful)
- Make periodic eye contact
- Identify common interests
- Wait - for pause in the conversation, and signs of (non)receptiveness from group
- Join- Move closer, Make a comment or ask a question that is ON TOPIC
- Assess interest- Did they open the circle or close the circle?
• Observe Body Language, Eye contact, Verbal cues
Verbal working memory - CORRECT ANSWER - self-directed talk to regulate behavior,
i.e. give ourselves instructions to follow rules and work toward a goal. Ability to "hold on to" a
recent thought related to the task being worked on.
