Asd: S2 Task 3 Card Match

1. Why may a student refuse or find it difficult to read and write about certain topics?

Excessive workload from other classes

Lack of proper reading and writing skills

Fluctuating academic progress (depending on interest in topic)

Physical illness or fatigue

Students may struggle with certain topics due to fluctuating academic progress, which can be influenced by their interest in the specific subject matter. This can lead to refusal or difficulty in engaging with the material.

Explanation

Students may struggle with certain topics due to fluctuating academic progress, which can be influenced by their interest in the specific subject matter. This can lead to refusal or difficulty in engaging with the material.

2. May refuse or find it difficult to engage with social events.

Prefer to spend time alone rather than attending social events.

Feeling anxious about social events.

Socially isolated, e.g. no longer invited / invited but unable to attend

Lack of interest in social events.

Social isolation can manifest in various ways, including refusing or facing difficulty in engaging with social events. While the incorrect answers may also contribute to social isolation, the correct answer specifically highlights the avoidance or struggle with social events as a key indicator.

Explanation

Social isolation can manifest in various ways, including refusing or facing difficulty in engaging with social events. While the incorrect answers may also contribute to social isolation, the correct answer specifically highlights the avoidance or struggle with social events as a key indicator.

3. May be overly dependent on favoured objects, toys or stimuli.

Unable to cope without this 'crutch'

Easily transitions without the object, toy, or stimuli.

Uses the object, toy, or stimuli as a way to relax.

Really enjoys the object, toy, or stimuli.

The correct answer highlights the inability to function without the object, indicating an unhealthy dependency.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the inability to function without the object, indicating an unhealthy dependency.

4. May find it difficult to cope with changes to timings or people, e.g. early lunch/new staff.

May experience increased productivity and efficiency.

May actively seek out new challenges and opportunities.

May become more flexible and adaptable to changes.

May refuse to participate in / engage with non-routine activities or people

The correct answer highlights the individual's potential resistance towards non-routine activities or people when faced with changes. This rigidity in behavior can lead to difficulties in adapting to new timings or interacting with unfamiliar faces. The incorrect answers do not align with the problem described, as they suggest positive outcomes or behaviors that are not typically associated with individuals struggling to cope with changes.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the individual's potential resistance towards non-routine activities or people when faced with changes. This rigidity in behavior can lead to difficulties in adapting to new timings or interacting with unfamiliar faces. The incorrect answers do not align with the problem described, as they suggest positive outcomes or behaviors that are not typically associated with individuals struggling to cope with changes.

5. May interact with objects in an unconventional way.

May have difficulty focusing on tasks due to attention deficit.

May seem disinterested in play or activities because of way of engaging

May struggle with social interactions due to shyness.

May exhibit aggressive behavior towards others due to frustration.

The correct answer highlights a unique way of engaging with objects, which may be mistaken as disinterest in play or activities.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights a unique way of engaging with objects, which may be mistaken as disinterest in play or activities.

6. Why may individuals refuse or find it difficult to engage with clubs or groups?

Lack of time or conflicting commitments

Because they have no interest in socializing.

May take longer to discover ‘talents’

Due to fear of failure or rejection.

This question explores the reasons behind individuals' hesitation to engage with clubs or groups, pointing out that it may take longer for some to discover their talents. The incorrect answers address other possible factors such as lack of interest, fear of failure or rejection, and time constraints.

Explanation

This question explores the reasons behind individuals' hesitation to engage with clubs or groups, pointing out that it may take longer for some to discover their talents. The incorrect answers address other possible factors such as lack of interest, fear of failure or rejection, and time constraints.