Autism Flashcards
The logo image most commonly associated with autism is:
Jigsaw puzzle piece
Which two areas are usually not delayed in individuals with high-functioning autism (Asperger Syndrome)
Language and intellectual functioning
According to our class discussion, which of the following consists of extraordinary talents in areas such as calendar calculating, musical ability, mathematical skills, memorization, and mechanical abilities?
Savant Syndrome
Do males or females have higher rates of autism?
Male
Which component (or level) of positive behavior support is a school using when it posts school-wide expectations and rewards students with coupons when they follow such expectations?
Universal support
Chris has severe autism and exhibits several repetitive self-injurious behaviors. To address these behaviors, Chris’ parents and teachers are engaging in a functional behavioral assessment. Which of the following is an intended outcome of this assessment?
To determine the why Chris engages in self-injurious behaviors
An early suggested cause of autism (later refuted) related to parenting styles characterized as:
Refrigerator mothers
Which of the following identifies specific relationships between a student’s behavior and the circumstances that trigger those behaviors, especially those that impede a student’s ability to learn?
Functional behavioral assessment
Behaviors such as head banging and biting are examples of obsessions (True/False)
False
According to your textbook, excessive touching; excessive reliance on routines; and repeated gestures and mannerisms are characteristics of which of the following?
Repetitive, restricted behaviors