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Unit 8 Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Exam Questions and Answers
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Unit 8 Individuals with Autism SpectrumDisorders Exam Questions and Answers
The field of autism spectrum disorders is still relatively new, with the first clinical
description of ASD appearing in the literature in _______. - Answer-1943
Autism spectrum disorders were not described as a distinct clinical category until
_________ - Answer-1977
The DSM-5 characterizes ASD as a __________ disorder. - Answer-
neurodevelopmental
IDEA included autism as a separate diagnostic category in _________. - Answer-1990
The definition of autism in IDEA 2004 parallels the description of autism spectrum
disorder in the ______. - Answer-DSM-5
According to the federal government, approximately __________ pupils ages 3-21 were
identified as having autism during the 2011-2012 school year. - Answer-458,000
The number of individuals exhibiting ASD has _______ dramatically. - Answer-risen
At the present time we ___ ______know the cause of ASD. - Answer-do not
possible causes of autism spectrum disorders - Answer-genetic contributions, structural
abnormalities of the brain, and environmental variables
Three cardinal characteristics portray autism spectrum disorders: - Answer-impaired
social interaction, repetitive and restricted behaviors, and communication deficits.
Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders exhibit some degree of __________. -
Answer-intellectual impairment
There is no specific test to diagnose ASD. A __________ team of professionals is often
involved in assessing individuals suspected of having autism spectrum disorders. -
Answer-multidisciplinary
_________ and __________ are frequently used when evaluating individuals with
autism spectrum disorders. - Answer-Behavioral assessments; ratings scales
Slightly more than ________ of all school-age students with autism spectrum disorders
receive services in a self-contained classroom . - Answer-one third
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