Sandra is diagnosed with ASD, has a job with a part-time job coach, lives in an
apartment with a roommate, and attends weekly classes to assist her with life skills
such as paying bills and how to make a shopping list. What level of support might best
describe her severity level? - answer Level 1
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in social interaction? -
answer Preference to play alone
The DSM 5th Edition now considers which under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD): - answer PDD-NOS
Autistic Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
What types of professionals typically give the autism diagnosis? - answer Neurologists,
psychologists, and developmental pediatricians
_________ is another key recommendation for an ABA-based intervention? - answer
Interventions should be intensive
What do we currently know about the cause of autism? - answerThere is currently no
definitive cause for autism
There is no biological marker for autism
Which of the following is the best definition of "prevalence?" - answerThe portion of the
population found to have a certain condition like autism
Which is not a characteristic demonstrated by individuals with autism? - answerLack of
vocal speech
_______ is a key recommendation for an ABA-based intervention. - answerThe family
should be involved in the treatment
Which of the following could be an example of an impairment in communication? -
answerLimited or complete absence of vocal speech
Repetitive language
Difficulty understanding language
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