General Knowledge
What does ASD stand for?
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is ABS Kid's goal of ABA?
What is to help build skills, reduce unwanted behaviors, and work towards living a more independent lifestyle.
What are the 4 functions of behavior?
What is S.E.A.T (Sensory/Automatic, Escape, Attention, and Tangible/Access)
Is ASD more prevalent in boys or girls?
What are boys.
What is stimming?
What are self-stimulatory behaviors, such as rocking, hand flapping, or repetitive vocalizations.
What does ABA Stand for?
What is Applied Behavior Analysis
How long is the ABA authorization period?
What is 6 months.
What is NET?
What is Natural Environment Teaching (play-based learning)
1 out of every __ people in the US have Autism?
What is 100
What are some examples of repetitive behaviors?
What is arranging toys in a specific manner, obsessing over certain topics, or engaging in repetitive sounds or movements.
What is pairing?
What is the process of building rapport and trusting relationship with PT.
What is the difference between the full day program and the half day program?
What is FDP starts between 8-9 and ends between 3-4 and is PT's 5 and under. HDP has a 3-7 schedule and is for PT's 6 and older for the after school program.
What is ABC data?
What is Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence (what comes before the behavior, the behavior itself, and what happens after the behavior)
How early can a child be tested for ASD?
What is 18 months
What are some common characteristics of ASD?
What is difficulty with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors or interests.
What are some common co-occurring conditions with autism?
What is ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Mood disorders
What is done during the IA?
What is the child's treatment plan & prescription.
What is DTT?
What is Discrete Trial Training (mass trailing in the structured adult led environment)
Is Autism a disease that can be cured?
What is no, ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition not a disease, and there is no cure.
What are some common sensory sensitivities in individuals with ASD?
What is heightened sensitivity to sounds, lights, textures, or smells.
ABA is concerned with behavior that can be reliably...
What is observed and measurable
What are some of the testing tools commonly accepted by most insurances?
What is ADI-R, CARS-2, ADOS-2 etc
What is Comorbid Autism?
What is the presence of one or more additional conditions alongside ASD.
How can parents and caregivers support children with Autism?
What is creating a structured environment, providing consistent routines, and seeking professional support.
When do the symptoms often appear?
What is before the age of 3.