ASD FINAL ASSESSMENT PAPER 2026
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ recognize the mental state of others. Answer: theory of mind
⩥ The ability to change vocabulary, morphology, and syntax to fit the
audience or social situation. Answer: code switching
⩥ what are 7 challenging skills for adolescents with asd. Answer:
•Difficulty with reciprocal social exchanges (SS)
•Focuses on own interests (ToM)
•Poor impulse control (EF)
•Unaware of self and physical strength
•Poor emotional regulation (EF)
•Restricted activities and topics
•Inappropriate or immature behavior (SS)
⩥ what are the 5 major themes of the social thinking curriculum?.
Answer: •Paying attention to others make others feel good
•Think about what others are thinking
•Learn to observe other people's behaviors
•Realize that others are also thinking about you
,•Social thinking happens in all environments
⩥ what does I LAUGH stand for?. Answer: •I = initiation of language
•L = listening with eyes and brain
•A = abstract and inferential language /communication
•U = understanding perspective
•G = getting the big picture (gestalt processing)
•H = humor and human relatedness
⩥ A program that uses strategies to promote self-regulation, social
thinking, and related social skills. Answer: superflex and the
unthinkables
⩥ adults with asd face issues and challenges on a __; they have unique
__ and __; they do not see __ as a challenge. Answer: daily basis;
abilities; needs; asd
⩥ what are the 3 core features of adults with asd. Answer: •Persistent
difficulties with social communication
•Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
•Co-morbid problems
⩥ what are 8 other challenges for adults with asd. Answer: •Moving
from one school to another or onto college
,•Finding or keep a job
•Managing their own finances
•Running a home by themselves
•Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet
•Enjoying leisure and recreational opportunities
•Traveling safely and independently
•Beginning or maintaining a friendship/relationship
⩥ __ of 25 years old adults with asd have no had a job. Answer: half
⩥ only __ of adults that go through vocational rehabilitation services
have successful employment. Answer: 1/3
⩥ what are 3 challenges for a successful transition to adulthood for those
with asd. Answer: •Daily living skills (ADLs)
, •Learning Differences
•Emotion Regulations
⩥ what does t-step stand for. Answer: TEACCH School Transition to
Employment and Postsecondary Education Program
⩥ Intervention developed to support transition to employment and/or
secondary education settings. Answer: t-step
⩥ what are the 4 modules of t-step that they work towards with adults
with asd. Answer: goal setting and self advocacy, executive functioning
skills, emotion regulation skills, social communication skills
⩥ adults with asd tend to have a high incidence of __ disorders. Answer:
anxiety
⩥ what are the 3 simple, but important pleasantries that make people
more well-liked at school or work. Answer: 1.Greet others when you
enter a room
2.Exhibit positive interactions
3.Appropriately initiate "goodbyes"
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ recognize the mental state of others. Answer: theory of mind
⩥ The ability to change vocabulary, morphology, and syntax to fit the
audience or social situation. Answer: code switching
⩥ what are 7 challenging skills for adolescents with asd. Answer:
•Difficulty with reciprocal social exchanges (SS)
•Focuses on own interests (ToM)
•Poor impulse control (EF)
•Unaware of self and physical strength
•Poor emotional regulation (EF)
•Restricted activities and topics
•Inappropriate or immature behavior (SS)
⩥ what are the 5 major themes of the social thinking curriculum?.
Answer: •Paying attention to others make others feel good
•Think about what others are thinking
•Learn to observe other people's behaviors
•Realize that others are also thinking about you
,•Social thinking happens in all environments
⩥ what does I LAUGH stand for?. Answer: •I = initiation of language
•L = listening with eyes and brain
•A = abstract and inferential language /communication
•U = understanding perspective
•G = getting the big picture (gestalt processing)
•H = humor and human relatedness
⩥ A program that uses strategies to promote self-regulation, social
thinking, and related social skills. Answer: superflex and the
unthinkables
⩥ adults with asd face issues and challenges on a __; they have unique
__ and __; they do not see __ as a challenge. Answer: daily basis;
abilities; needs; asd
⩥ what are the 3 core features of adults with asd. Answer: •Persistent
difficulties with social communication
•Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
•Co-morbid problems
⩥ what are 8 other challenges for adults with asd. Answer: •Moving
from one school to another or onto college
,•Finding or keep a job
•Managing their own finances
•Running a home by themselves
•Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet
•Enjoying leisure and recreational opportunities
•Traveling safely and independently
•Beginning or maintaining a friendship/relationship
⩥ __ of 25 years old adults with asd have no had a job. Answer: half
⩥ only __ of adults that go through vocational rehabilitation services
have successful employment. Answer: 1/3
⩥ what are 3 challenges for a successful transition to adulthood for those
with asd. Answer: •Daily living skills (ADLs)
, •Learning Differences
•Emotion Regulations
⩥ what does t-step stand for. Answer: TEACCH School Transition to
Employment and Postsecondary Education Program
⩥ Intervention developed to support transition to employment and/or
secondary education settings. Answer: t-step
⩥ what are the 4 modules of t-step that they work towards with adults
with asd. Answer: goal setting and self advocacy, executive functioning
skills, emotion regulation skills, social communication skills
⩥ adults with asd tend to have a high incidence of __ disorders. Answer:
anxiety
⩥ what are the 3 simple, but important pleasantries that make people
more well-liked at school or work. Answer: 1.Greet others when you
enter a room
2.Exhibit positive interactions
3.Appropriately initiate "goodbyes"
