What is Autism?
What does ASD stand for?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What tier provides the most intensive intervention?
Tier 3
What are the services received at birth-three called?
Early interventions: specialized preschool programs, in-home therapies, behavior management programs
Providing pamphlets and forwarding links is also know as?
Providing Information
Are more men or women diagnosed with Autism?
Autism is more often diagnosed in MEN. Men are FOUR times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism than women.
True or False: Autism is more common in girls than boys.
False: Autism is more common in boys
4.2 times more likely
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd
In what tier does a child start to receive more individualized intervention?
Tier 2
What should IEPs include?
short and long-term goals that relate to the two core deficits of ASD; social communication/interaction and restrictive, repetitive behavior
Acting as a personal representative and counsel for you or your family when dealing with complex government and community services is also known as?
Advocacy
Are you born with Autism or do you develop it over time?
Autism is something a person is born with, you do NOT develop it over time. But, sometimes a person is not diagnosed with the disorder until later in their life, even into adulthood. Vaccines do not cause Autism, and there is no cure.
What is Echolalia?
The repetition of sounds or words that someone heard.
Do students with Autism only receive tier 3 intervention?
No
What is offered to students with ASD that do not qualify for special education?
the general education settings may be adapted to provide accommodations listed in a 504 plan
Social workers can be skilled at bringing together people with similar life challenges is also know as?
Group work
Out of 68 children, how many are affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
ONE out of 68 children are affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Early detection and intervention can be very helpful in the success of the individual. A diagnosis by the age of two is when it is considered a reliable diagnosis.
How old does a child need to be for a diagnosis of ASD to be reliable?
Two years old. Autism can be detected as early as 18 months however, a diagnosis is not reliable by a professional until age two.
Can students who receive special education still receive tiered intervention?
What is the best way to create a transition plan for an adolescent with ASD?
the student with ASD should have a part in constructing the plan, if the student cannot participate in a meaningful way, the student’s desires, interests, and abilities should be considered
Linking parents and families with agencies and programs that can help them in times of need is also know as?
Case Management
What are the TWO of the THREE primary characteristics of Autism?
The THREE primary characteristics of Autism are:
1. Poorly developed social skills
2. Difficulty with expressive and receptive communication
3. The presence of restrictive and repetitive behaviors
Name two possible signs of ASD
1. Social communication: Avoids eye contact, does not respond to name, no pointing to show something, does not interact or notice other children.
2. Repetitive behaviors: lining up toys or objects, playing with a toy one way every time, echolalia, flaps hands, rocks body back and forth.
What is RTI?
Response to Intervention
Why is transitional planning so important for young adults with ASD?
after age 22, they no longer qualify for a free and appropriate public education so if they have not secured a job or planned further educational steps, there may be no state or local services available to assist them in meeting their postsecondary goals
Support a child with behavioral and social challenges and assist children with autism to build relationships with other students is also know as?
School assistance
Who was the first doctor to describe "Autism" and in what year was this published?
Dr. Leo Kanner was the first to describe "Autism" in the year 1943 in his paper titled "Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact."