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1. In some cases, babies with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may seem different very early in their development, and may exhibit each of the following behaviors EXCEPT:
A. They become overly focused on certain objects
B. They rarely make eye contact
C. They fail to engage in typical back-and-forth play and babbling with their parents
D. They cry and/or smile less frequently than other babies
2. Recent research suggests that children with ASD do not respond to emotional cues in human social interactions because they may not pay attention to the social cues that others typically notice.
A. True
B. False
3. Children with ASD often have repetitive motions or unusual behaviors, and these behaviors are always extreme and very noticeable.
A. True
B. False
4. Rett syndrome is a rare form of ASD that includes a regression in development and:
A. Generally includes normal development for 3-12 months before regression and autism-like symptoms begin to appear
B. Effects twice as many boys as girls
C. Is characterized by difficulties with coordination, movement, and speech
D. All of the above
5. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, though research suggests that some screening tests can be helpful at 24 months or even younger.
A. True
B. False
6. The second stage of ASD diagnosis includes an evaluation by a team of professionals that assesses the child's cognitive level, language level, and ________ behavior.
A. Adaptive
B. Social
C. Developmental
D. Regressive
7. One in four children with ASD has seizures, often starting either in early childhood or during the teen years.
A. True
B. False
8. Which of the following is an accurate statement about children with ASD and co-occurring mental health disorders?
A. Research shows that people with ASD are at higher risk for some mental disorders than people without ASD
B. Children with ASD can also develop mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or depression
C. Managing these co-occurring conditions with medications or behavioral therapy can reduce symptoms that appear to worsen a child's ASD symptoms
D. All of the above
9. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently noted common features of effective early intervention programs which include providing focused and challenging learning activities at the proper developmental level for at least 20 hours per week and 10 months per year.
A. True
B. False
10. While all children with ASD are not eligible for special education services, they can still get free public education suited to their needs, which is available to all public-school children with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, regardless of the type or severity of the disability.
A. True
B. False
11. Although some medications can help reduce symptoms that cause problems for children in school or at home, at this time, the only medications approved by the FDA to treat aspects of ASD are:
A. Fluoxetine (Prozac) and Sertraline (Zoloft)
B. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
C. Risperidone (Risperdal) and aripripazole (Abilify)
D. Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) and thiothixene (Navane)
12. Studies measuring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence have reported varying results, but one CDC survey found that around 1 in 110 children has ASD, and boys face about _________ times higher risk than girls.
A. Five to six
B. Four to five
C. Three to four
D. Two to three
13. Researchers are studying many environmental factors such as family medical conditions, parental age and other demographic factors, exposure to toxins, and complications during birth or pregnancy as possibly contributing to the development of ASD.
A. True
B. False
14. One way that some teens with ASD may express adolescent tension and confusion is through increased autistic or aggressive behavior, so they need support for these issues and to help them understand the physical changes and sexual maturation they experience during adolescence.
A. True
B. False
15. Supervised group living facilities are recommended for adults with ASD who need intensive, constant supervision.
A. True
B. False
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