The Basics Of Autism Spectrum Disorders
This quiz was created to assess teacher candidates' basic knowledge of Autism spectrum disorders.
- 1.How many disorders are on the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) spectrum?
- 2.People with Asperger's Syndrome have _______________.
- A.
Below average intelligence
- B.
At least average intelligence
- C.
An exceptionally high intelligence
- 3.The three most commonly diagnosed disorders on the PDD spectrum are Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS (PDD - Not Otherwise Specified), and ______________.
- 4.Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are both what kind of disorder?
- A.
Psychological
- B.
Physiological
- C.
Neurological
- 5.There is a general consensus among scientists that both environmental and genetic factors can cause Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Which of the following are strategies to help students with Autism? Select all that apply.
- A.
Prepare them for transitions.
- B.
Try to stop their fixations because they can be a distraction.
- C.
Use visual clues and materials.
- D.
Be patient.
- E.
Minimize environmental stimuli that might overload their sensory input.
- 7.Which of the following can be affected by Asperger's Syndrome? Select all that apply.
- A.
Cognitive ability
- B.
The senses
- C.
Communication
- D.
Social relationships
- 8.The intelligence of people with Autism
- A.
Is at least average.
- B.
Ranges, but can be so low that the person is not even testable.
- 9.Which of the following are characteristics that are common in those with Autism AND those with Asperger's Syndrom? Select all that apply
- A.
Unusual attachment to physical objects
- B.
Desire for sameness
- C.
Oversensitive to stimuli
- D.
Difficulty with social interactions
- E.
Speaking in nonsense syllables
- 10.Repetitive body movements such as hand flapping or rocking, which are often a characteristic of Autism, are referred to as what?
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