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    A child with ASD may also demonstrate repetitive or limited behaviours and interests that are very specifically associated with autism, and they also often have sensory issues, such as acute sensitivity to _______ or touch. 

    • Sounds
    • Communication
    • Laughter
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This advanced quiz on Special Educational Needs (SEN) focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It assesses understanding of autism's heterogeneity, key areas of difficulty such as social communication, and specific behaviors like sensory sensitivities, enhancing learners' ability to support diverse educational needs.

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  • 2. 

    The interpretation of gestures, body language, and facial expressions can cause difficulty to children with autism, as they may struggle to understand deeper meaning within spoken language, and this deficit makes it hard for an autistic child to figure out social cues.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Children with autism often struggle with understanding and interpreting nonverbal cues such as gestures, body language, and facial expressions. This difficulty arises from their struggle to comprehend the deeper meaning within spoken language. As a result, autistic children may find it challenging to pick up on social cues, leading to difficulties in social interactions and communication. Therefore, the statement that the interpretation of gestures, body language, and facial expressions can cause difficulty for children with autism is true.

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  • 3. 

    Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication handicapped Children's aim is to enable an autistic person’s independence by providing a calm and safe setting. Each activity has a defined start, middle and end, and is supported by the use of words, images, symbols and visual aids.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication handicapped Children aims to provide a calm and safe setting for autistic individuals and enable their independence. This is achieved by structuring activities with a defined start, middle, and end, and using various forms of communication aids such as words, images, symbols, and visual aids. This approach helps individuals with autism better understand and participate in activities, promoting their independence. Therefore, the statement is true.

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    Autism spectrum disorders are extremely heterogeneous, and this means that it comes in many forms, with wildly different manifestations, and two people with the same diagnosis may not appear to have any one similarity between them.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because autism spectrum disorders are indeed highly diverse, with a wide range of manifestations and symptoms. This means that individuals with the same diagnosis may exhibit different behaviors and characteristics, making it difficult to find similarities between them. The heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorders highlights the complexity of the condition and the need for individualized approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and support.

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  • 5. 

    A child with an ASD may demonstrate what appears to be a lack of _______ for others, as well as an inability to understand what motivates others to do and say what they do.  For example, they may not really understand that pain and emotional upset might be felt by someone they hit in the face.

    • Feeling

    • Empathy

    • Caring

    Correct Answer
    A. Empathy
    Explanation
    A child with an ASD may demonstrate what appears to be a lack of empathy for others, as well as an inability to understand what motivates others to do and say what they do. This means that they may not be able to understand or share the feelings of others, such as recognizing that hitting someone in the face can cause pain and emotional upset.

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  • 6. 

    When doing self-assessment remember to include the unstructured times within the timetable, such as break time or lunchtime, as these can be problematic times for pupils with autism, and helping them to develop better social understanding can help protect them from ______ and isolation.

    • Bullying

    • Harassment

    • Emotion

    Correct Answer
    A. Bullying
    Explanation
    Including unstructured times within the timetable, such as break time or lunchtime, is important when doing self-assessment because these times can be problematic for pupils with autism. By helping them develop better social understanding, they can be protected from bullying and isolation.

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  • 7. 

    Social imagination refers to the ability of a child to :-  (Select Three)

    • Connect

    • Behave

    • Running

    • Think

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Connect
    A. Behave
    A. Think
    Explanation
    Social imagination refers to the ability of a child to connect with others, understand and interpret their behaviors, and think critically about social situations. It involves the capacity to empathize, communicate effectively, and navigate social interactions. By being able to connect, behave appropriately, and think critically, children can develop strong social skills and understand the complexities of human relationships.

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    It is also important to remember that the parents of autistic children may have some of the characteristics of the condition themselves, therefore social situations such as meetings, may be difficult for them so keep meetings to a small number of attendees.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that parents of autistic children may exhibit some characteristics of the condition themselves. As a result, social situations like meetings can be challenging for them. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the number of attendees in meetings small to accommodate the parents' difficulties and make them feel more comfortable.

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  • 9. 

    The main ways in which ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) can be observed fall under Three specific areas of difficuly:-  (Please select)               

    • Social communication.

    • Social interaction.

    • Social Skills

    • Social imagination.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Social communication.
    A. Social interaction.
    A. Social imagination.
    Explanation
    The main ways in which ASD can be observed fall under three specific areas of difficulty: social communication, social interaction, and social imagination. Social communication refers to difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, such as understanding and using gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice. Social interaction refers to challenges in forming and maintaining relationships, understanding social cues, and engaging in reciprocal conversations. Social imagination involves difficulties in understanding and predicting other people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as engaging in imaginative play and flexible thinking. These three areas are commonly affected in individuals with ASD.

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  • 10. 

    Autism can be described as: “A condition which has its onset in childhood and is marked by severely unlimited responsiveness to other persons, restricted behaviour patterns, difficulty with abstract concepts, and usually normal speech development .”

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement describes autism as a condition with severely limited responsiveness to other persons, restricted behavior patterns, difficulty with abstract concepts, and usually normal speech development. However, this is not an accurate description of autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive patterns of behavior, and restricted interests. Speech development can vary greatly among individuals with autism, ranging from no speech at all to fluent speech. Therefore, the given statement is false.

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