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25.B Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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25.B Autism Spectrum Disorder ExamQuestions with Correct Answers
40, 50 - Answer-An extensive, global study found that mothers of age greater than
_____ years and fathers of age greater than _____ years were more likely to have
children with autism than those of other ages.
vaccinated - Answer-pregnant women should be _________________ to prevent
infection, a known cause of birth defects
- Social deficits
- Language impairment
- Repetitive behaviors. - Answer-The core characteristics of autism are: ..................
3 - Answer-The essential features of autism typically become apparent by the time a
child is ____ years of age.
imaginative play - Answer-Children with ASD manifest disturbances in the rate or
sequence of development, with onset of abnormal functioning in at least one of the
following areas prior to age 3: social interaction, language used in social interactions,
and ______________________.
stereotypy - Answer-In addition to difficulty relating to others or responding to social and
emotional cues, __________________, or rigid and obsessive behavior, may be
observed. Characteristically, these repetitive behaviors in affected children include head
banging, twirling in circles, biting themselves, and flapping their hands or arms.
bright lights - Answer-Responses to sensory stimuli are frequently abnormal and include
an extreme aversion to touch, loud noises, and ______________
Communication difficulties - Answer-____________________ or delays in speech and
language are common and are often the first symptoms that lead to diagnosis.
babbling, phrases - Answer-Absence of ____________ and other communication by 1
year of age, absence of two-word _____________ by 2 years, and deterioration of
previous language skills are characteristic of autism.
1, 2 - Answer-Absence of babbling and other communication by ____ year of age,
absence of two-word phrases by ___ years, and deterioration of previous language
skills are characteristic of autism.
eye contact - Answer-Some children and adults with ASD can participate fully in
conversations, but may show characteristic behaviors such as marked lack of
, _____________________ and lack of emotional reciprocity. They may or may not
understand humor and other subtleties of language
- Using you in place of I
- Engaging in echolalia (a compulsive parroting of a word or phrase just spoken by
another)
Repeating questions rather than answering them
Being fascinated with rhythmic, repetitive songs and verses. - Answer-For children with
ASD, speech patterns are likely to show certain abnormalities, such as the
following:...............
agitation, withdrawal - Answer-Children with ASD may have a great difficulty dealing
with new situations and typically show ______________ and _______________ when
routines are changed.
line up - Answer-Children with ASD do not commonly explore objects, but have
stereotyped behaviors. They may __________ objects, play with the same objects over
and over, and have certain rituals that must be performed. They often become upset if
these normal routines are disrupted.
macrocephaly - Answer-A minority of those with autism have _________________, or
brain overgrowth. Approximately 9.1% of individuals with autism will have a larger than
normal head circumference
I - Answer-Level ______ of autism includes:
- Difficulty initiating social interactions
- Difficulty maintaining social interactions
- Inflexible behaviors affect functioning at home and/or school
- Problems with organization
II - Answer-Level ______ of autism includes:
- Significant deficits in communication skills in all areas
- Reduced or unusual responses to social overtures from others
- Unable to initiate social interaction
- Difficulty coping with transitions or change
- Repetitive behaviors appear obvious to others and interfere with functioning in multiple
situations
- Difficulty switching activities
III - Answer-Level ______ of autism includes:
- Severe communication deficits
- Minimal response to social overtures
- Inflexible or restricted behaviors that severely impact functioning
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