Week 1: Infants and Toddlers

Question 1

Which is NOT a redflag/sign of autism?
A. Poor eye contact
B. Limited response to name
C. Hyperactivity
D. Unusual Intonation
E. Repetitive Play

Answer 1

C. Hyperactivity

Question 2

Why are scientists studying baby siblings of children with autism?
A. To have a typically developing control group
B. Because they are more likely to develop autism, allowing them to study the earliest signs
C. They are more likely to develop a childhood mood disorder
D. Parents are likely to need help with these siblings due to stress
E. To better understand milestones of typical development

Answer 2

B. Because they are more likely to develop autism, allowing them to study the earliest signs

Question 3

In Ami Klin’s TED Talk, what technology did he use as a potential diagnostic tool?
A. fMRI
B. Automated Behavioral Coding (ABC)
C. EEG
D. Skin Conductance and Heart Rate
E. Eye-tracking

Answer 3

E. Eye-tracking

Question 4

Which two intervention models are not considered Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs)?
a.
Applied Behavior Analysis and PCIT

b.
Early Start Denver Model & Enhanced Milieu Teaching

c.
PRT and JASPER

d.
SCERTS and Pivotal Response Treatment

e.
All of these are NDBIs

Answer 4

a. Applied Behavior Analysis and PCIT

Question 5

Which is NOT a Developmental Milestone according to the CDC Checklist for 1 year olds?
a.
May stand alone

b.
Tries to say words you say

c.
Says “mama” and “dada”

d.
Runs smoothly without help

e.
Is shy or nervous with strangers

Answer 5

d.
Runs smoothly without help