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QASP-S Exam Practice Questions with Answers (100%
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Historical definitions of Autism —ANS: PDD-NOS, CDD, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett
Syndrom
Current prevalence rates of Autism —ANS: 1 in 44 children; boys are 4 times more
likely than girls.
Triad of impairments in Autism —ANS: 1. Social communication 2. Social interaction
3. Repetitive/restricted behavior.
Possible causes of Autism —ANS: 1. Genetics 2. Prenatal 3. Birth Complications 4.
Gender 5. Medical Conditions 6. Parental Factors
Why Autism is considered a spectrum disorder —ANS: ASD is complex to define and
diagnose; a dimensional concept is more accurate than categorical.
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Common characteristics of Autism —ANS: 1. Deficits in social communication 2.
Restricted/repetitive behavior 3. Symptoms present early 4. Significant impairment 5.
Not explained by intellectual disability.
Common characteristics of ASD —ANS: 1. Problems with social interaction 2. Unusual
interest in objects 3. Variation in abilities 4. Repetition 5. Unusual emotional reactions.
Common co-morbidities with ASD —ANS: 1. Epilepsy 2. Sleep disorders 3. ADHD 4.
Gastrointestinal disorders 5. Feeding challenges 6. Obesity 7. Anxiety 8. Depression 9.
Bipolar disorder.
Methods of diagnosis for ASD —ANS: 1. Developmental Screening 2. Comprehensive
Diagnostic Evaluation.
Typical social-emotional milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Enjoys new things, interacts
with others, prefers social interaction.
Typical social-emotional milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Shows concern for others,
agrees to rules, aware of gender, more independence.
Typical social-emotional milestones between 6-8 years —ANS: More attention to
friendships, wants to be liked, thinks about future.
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Typical language and communication milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Knows basic
grammar rules, can tell stories, says first and last name.
Typical language and communication milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Speaks in
complete sentences, tells simple stories, uses future tense.
Typical cognitive milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Names colors and numbers,
understands counting, remembers story parts.
Typical cognitive milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Counts 10 or more things, prints
letters and numbers, copies shapes.
Typical cognitive milestones between 6-8 years —ANS: Rapid development of
cognitive skills, more concern for others.
Typical motor milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Hops on one foot for 2 seconds,
catches a bounced ball, mashes food.
Typical motor milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Stands on one foot for 10 seconds,
skips, uses utensils independently
Social-emotional milestone for a 4-year-old —ANS: Enjoys doing new things and
prefers social interaction to isolation.
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QASP-S Exam Practice Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
Historical definitions of Autism —ANS: PDD-NOS, CDD, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett
Syndrom
Current prevalence rates of Autism —ANS: 1 in 44 children; boys are 4 times more
likely than girls.
Triad of impairments in Autism —ANS: 1. Social communication 2. Social interaction
3. Repetitive/restricted behavior.
Possible causes of Autism —ANS: 1. Genetics 2. Prenatal 3. Birth Complications 4.
Gender 5. Medical Conditions 6. Parental Factors
Why Autism is considered a spectrum disorder —ANS: ASD is complex to define and
diagnose; a dimensional concept is more accurate than categorical.
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Common characteristics of Autism —ANS: 1. Deficits in social communication 2.
Restricted/repetitive behavior 3. Symptoms present early 4. Significant impairment 5.
Not explained by intellectual disability.
Common characteristics of ASD —ANS: 1. Problems with social interaction 2. Unusual
interest in objects 3. Variation in abilities 4. Repetition 5. Unusual emotional reactions.
Common co-morbidities with ASD —ANS: 1. Epilepsy 2. Sleep disorders 3. ADHD 4.
Gastrointestinal disorders 5. Feeding challenges 6. Obesity 7. Anxiety 8. Depression 9.
Bipolar disorder.
Methods of diagnosis for ASD —ANS: 1. Developmental Screening 2. Comprehensive
Diagnostic Evaluation.
Typical social-emotional milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Enjoys new things, interacts
with others, prefers social interaction.
Typical social-emotional milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Shows concern for others,
agrees to rules, aware of gender, more independence.
Typical social-emotional milestones between 6-8 years —ANS: More attention to
friendships, wants to be liked, thinks about future.
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Typical language and communication milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Knows basic
grammar rules, can tell stories, says first and last name.
Typical language and communication milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Speaks in
complete sentences, tells simple stories, uses future tense.
Typical cognitive milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Names colors and numbers,
understands counting, remembers story parts.
Typical cognitive milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Counts 10 or more things, prints
letters and numbers, copies shapes.
Typical cognitive milestones between 6-8 years —ANS: Rapid development of
cognitive skills, more concern for others.
Typical motor milestones at 4 years old —ANS: Hops on one foot for 2 seconds,
catches a bounced ball, mashes food.
Typical motor milestones at 5 years old —ANS: Stands on one foot for 10 seconds,
skips, uses utensils independently
Social-emotional milestone for a 4-year-old —ANS: Enjoys doing new things and
prefers social interaction to isolation.
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