Vocabulary
Prevalence
Case Studies
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A training program run by a special educator or parent that involves following the pattern of: give a prompt, student performs command, and then receives a reward for desired behavior is called: a.Priming b.Discrete trial training c.Peer tutoring d.Social tutoring
What is b. Discrete trial training
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The prevalence of ASD is: a.2 times higher in females than in males b.6 times higher in males than in females c.4 times higher in males than in females d.3 times higher in females than in males
What is c. 4 times higher in males than in females
100
Joslyn has severe autism and exhibits several repetitive self-injurious behaviors. To address these behaviors, Joslyn’s parents and teachers are engaging in a functional behavioral assessment. Which of the following is an intended outcome of this assessment process? a. To determine if Joslyn qualifies for special education with the label of autism. b. To determine the purpose of Joslyn’s self-injurious behaviors. c. To develop a system of punishing Joslyn when she exhibits such behaviors. d. To increase Joslyn’s academic skills so the negative behaviors will subside.
What is b. To determine the purpose of Joslyn's self-injurious behaviors.
200
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder usually have difficulty with: a.Language and communication b.Environmental change c.Stereotypic behavior d.All of the above
What is d. All of the above
200
Approximately what percentage of students with autism is nonverbal? a.30 b.10 c.50 d.20
What is c. 50
200
When Joanne gets anxious about changing classes, she refers to the business-sized card she keeps in her pocket that gives her step-by-step directions. This is called a: a.Travel card b.Task card c.Prompt card d.None of the above
What is b. Task card
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What occurs when a parent, paraprofessional, teacher, or trusted peer previews with a student the actual materials that will be used in a lesson or activity the day, the evening, or the morning before that lesson or activity occurs? a.Priming b.Video-based intervention c.Discrete trials d.Prompting
What is a. Priming
300
Through DSM-IV-TR how many in 10,00 have autism? a. 5 in 10,000 b. 10 in 10,000 c. 1 in 10,000 d. 15 in 10,000
What is a. 5 in 10,000
300
Lauren is a student in your class who has autism. During group activities or unstructured time, Lauren becomes very antagonistic with her peers and teacher. What would be a good course of action to help Lauren with this behavior? a. Remove Lauren from the classroom during these times. b. Use social stories to help her learn ways to concentrate in noisy environments. c. Use mnemonic strategies to help her control her behavior. d. Discuss Lauren’s behavior with her and set up a plan for consequences when the behavior occurs.
What is b. Use social stories to help her learn ways to concentrate in noisy environment.
400
What are self-stimulatory behaviors?
What is Clapping your hands, rocking back and forth, hitting yourself.
400
One in how many children at age 8 or younger have autism? a. 1:88 b. 1:25 c. 1:45 d. 1:64
What is a. 1:88
400
Joseph often flaps his hands and rocks while sitting on his carpet square at group time. This type of behavior is called: a. Self-stimulatory b. Self-injurious c. Self-selectivity d. None of the above ​
What is a. Self-stimulatory
500
What disorder has significant difficulties in the domains of social interactions or communication, repetitive behavior, and fixated interests.
What is, Autism spectrum disorder.
500
What percentage of autism students are educated primarily in a setting away from general education classroom? a. 55% b. 44% c. 66% d. 77%
What is b. 44%
500
A 14-year-old boy with autism would be LEAST likely to have which of the following components in his curriculum? a. Functional academics on how to read bus schedules b. Social-skills training in how to join a conversation c. Reading instruction in a second grade text d. Career interest development
What is c. Reading instruction in a second grade text
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