The Basics Of Autism Spectrum Disorders

10 Questions | By Stacy Wegryzn | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 620

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This quiz was created to assess teacher candidates' basic knowledge of Autism spectrum disorders.

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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?