Autism Quiz (Teaching Exceptional Learners)

Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined as...

• a developmental disability resulting in and characterized by persistent impairments in social interactions and communications , and stereotyped or repetitive movements, including flexibility in routines or patterns.

• 1. a condition of neurodevelopmental origin that mainly affects the ease with which a person reads, writes, and spells, typically recognized as a specific learning disorder in children.

• 1. a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.

• 1. a personality disorder characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, attention to details, and a need for control in relating to others.

Which of the following are characteristics of Social-Communication Impairments

• Social-emotional reciprocity

• Maintaining relationships

• Nonverbal communication

• All of the above

Autism is primarily due to environmental causes.

• False

• True

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Biomedical Causes

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(b) Environmental Causes

• Neural pathways

• Exposure in early pregnancy

• Brain structures

• Genes

• Toxic exposures

There is evidence that different immunizations can cause autism.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an example of an accommodation for a child with autism?

• Extended time for assignment

• Frequent breaks

• Allowing the use of sensory equipment

• Writing key words in response to a question instead of using complete sentences

Which of the following is NOT a modification for a child with autism?

• Visual reminders

• Shortened assignments

• Increasing the distance between desks

• Simplify or break down complex directions

1/2 of preschool children with autism have sensory impairments

• True

• False

Which of these are associated characteristics of autism?

• Atypical language development

• Problem Behavior

• Sensory & Movement Disorder

• Differences in Intellectual Functioning

• All of the above

__________ (echolalia), motor movements, or interaction with objects are characteristics of what a child with autism might do/use.