Do vaccinations contribute to the prevalence of autism?
No, there has been no connection shown.
100
A genetic disorder that limits the person’s ability in processing information, communication and social interaction.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
100
Provides the means to communicate.
What is augmented and alternative communication?
100
The most important instructional approach when teaching individuals with Autism.
What is visual approach/cues?
100
This helps autistic students to become more independent during transitions.
What is a visual schedule?
200
Is autism inherited genetically?
Maybe
200
Includes these five disorders: Autism, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder and Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
200
A picture board.
What is Proloquo2Go?
200
Name 3 uses of visual cues:
- Organize student's activities
- Provide directions or instructions
- Assist the student in understanding the organization of the environment
- Support appropriate behaviour
- Teach social skills
- Teach self-control
200
This lets students know that there is a definate ending coming to the current activity.
What is a visual timer?
300
Should we be trying to stop repetitive or ritualistic behaviours in autistic individuals?
No, they can be calming.
300
Improve functional capabilities of individuals.
What is assistive technology?
300
Name 3 instructional approaches other than visual cues:
- Provide precise, positive praise while the student is learning
- Use meaningful reinforcements
- Plan tasks at an appropriate level of difficulty
- Use age-appropriate materials
- Provide opportunities for choice
- Break down oral instructions into small steps
- Use concrete examples and hand-on activities
- Introduce unfamiliar tasks in a familiar environment when possible
- Organize teaching materials and situation to highlight what is Important
- Direct and broaden fixations into useful activities and develop talent and interest areas
300
This helps autistic students to know the current activity is done and allows them to move on to the next activity.
What is a finished box?
400
what does DSM-IV stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition
400
What are the effects of the inability to communicate?
Educational stress, frustration, impact on quality of life.
400
This type of instruction is transient and provides difficulties for students to attend to relevant information.
What is Oral Instruction?
400
This technique is often used by teachers to help autistic students become comfortable in the classroom.
What is being consistent?
500
Name a reason for the increase in the prevalence of autism.
Many possible answers, including: a broadening of the definition of autism.
500
What is TapToTalk?
Gives your child a voice.
500
The key question to ask when planning an activity or giving an instruction.
How can this information be presented in a simple visual format?
500
Teachers can remove this from the classroom to aid in the focus of students with autism.