Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 1

Role in working with SASD individuals

Answer 1

Assist in developing communication, social and adaptive living skills

Question 2

Manage transition needs of SASD as they get older

Answer 2

Transition into adulthood by fostering independent living skills & vocational/educational settings

Question 3

Satisfy communication demands of SASD nonverbal clients

Answer 3

Use alternate communication modalities like sign language or picture exchange communication systems

Question 4

Serve sensory needs of SASD clients

Answer 4

Provide sensory integration therapy and encouraging sensory-friendly environments

Question 5

Collaborate with SASD client’s family members to ensure continuity of care/support

Answer 5

Provide constant care and support by educating & training on behavior management techniques and encouraging open communication between family & treatment plan

Question 6

Teach new skills to SASD clients using discrete trial training

Answer 6

Entails breaking complex tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps

Question 7

Use social stories to encourage acceptable social relations in SASD clients

Answer 7

Employ social stories, visual or written stories that illustrate social circumstances and acceptable behaviors

Question 8

Visual supports used to increase communication and understanding in SASD clients

Answer 8

Image timetables or visual aids

Question 9

Employ positive reinforcement to encourage acceptable behavior in SASD clients

Answer 9

Provide prizes or praise for desired behaviors (i.e. following instructions or engaging in social interactions

Question 10

Perform functional behavior evaluation on SASD client

Answer 10

Evaluating causes, actions and consequences of problematic behaviors