Mod 13 Challenges in Families of Children with ASD (Autism Partnership Hong Kong)

Question 1

When one parent sees delays in their child’s development, it is not uncommon for the other parent to be ________ about the child getting an assessment.

Answer 1

resistant

Question 2

When parents are waiting for their child to get assessed for autism or have just received a formal diagnosis, what are some common feelings they might experience?

(Select all that apply)

anxiety
guilt
fear of the future
concerned

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

Select the word that completes the sentence.

The more ambivalence (or mixed messages) we provide parents, the more stress that parents are likely to experience. Therefore, parents may need [blank] and direction.

demands
validation
options for non-behavioral therapies
data collection

Answer 3

validation

Question 4

What are some challenges that parents of children with autism often express?

(Select all that apply)

difficulty connecting with other families
difficulty accessing appropriate treatment
financial strain
not feeling supported
feeling isolated

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

Parents of autistic children are just as responsive and are found to have similar skills as parents of neurotypical children. Increased stress is likely due to additional requirements on the _______ unit.

Answer 5

family

Question 6

For some siblings of children with autism, they might feel that the family revolves around the child with autism. To help mitigate this, sibling
_______ groups are a great service to offer.

Answer 6

support

Question 7

Many people can be involved in a child’s intervention process. Select ALL of the people mentioned in the video that can be involved.

(Select all that apply)

grandparents
siblings
parent’s friends
parents

Answer 7

all of the above