Explain what makes the earliest studies for individuals with ASD different from the more recent studies of the issue (starting from the 2000s onwards). - Answer-The earliest studies have vague and unreliable scales of what is the outcome for people with Autism, while the studies conducted from the ...
Special Topics Adult ASD Final Exam
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Explain what makes the earliest studies for individuals with ASD different from the more
recent studies of the issue (starting from the 2000s onwards). - Answer-The earliest
studies have vague and unreliable scales of what is the outcome for people with Autism,
while the studies conducted from the early 2000s to now have more rigorous and
empirical measures with the use of independence in residential placement,
employment, and relationships as a basis for these studies.
What are some ways to change outcome measures to more accurately determine
positive versus negative "outcomes" for adults with ASD? - Answer-Criteria based on
independence; Take into account how the individual experiences independence; Is
independence congruent with the individual's desires and functional abilities?; Focus
more on qualitative responses
What are some of the limitations with comparing ASD outcome studies across
decades? - Answer-Criteria for success has changed over time, ASD diagnosis has
changed over time, (classical Autism v. ASD).
What is the purpose of the Developmental Disabilities (DD) services? What are some of
the types of services provided to transition-aged and/or adults with ASD? - Answer--The
aim of DD services is to improve the well-being and participation of people with ASD in
the community
-Some services provided include dental care, residential, transportation, vocational, and
mental health services.
-Currently there stands to be insufficient funding for those services for adults with ASD.
Additionally, services and funding vary from state to state.
Many studies mention self-reporting to have limitations to ASD studies. Many studies
also mention pros and cons to caregiver interview/surveys. What is one con and one
pro to each research method? - Answer-Self-reporting pros - we get to/should hear from
those who are directly affected
Self-reporting cons - bias due to ASD population possibly having more difficult time
describing their emotions, thoughts, and feelings or having limited insight; can only
know what participant wants to share; are limited in knowledge based on questions
asked and options provided
Caregiver pros - can identify different perspective or include issues individuals with ASD
may not
, Caregiver cons - could be really stressed out and focusing on negative; could really
care for child and give too positive answers; are also still limited in knowledge based on
questions asked and options provided
Which of these receives the lowest funding in terms of research on autism?
a) Vocational skills
b) Lifespan issues
c) Societal acceptance
d) Mental and emotional health - Answer-b) Lifespan issues
According to the Adult Consumer Survey (ACS), most adults with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) live:
a) in an institution
b) with parents or relatives
c) in a group home
d) independently - Answer-b) with parents or relatives
According to Gotham (2015), adults with ASD and their caregivers place the most
emphasis on what as a priority for future research?
a) Societal understanding and acceptance
b) Romantic relationships
c) Causes of ASD
d) Transportation access - Answer-a) Societal understanding and acceptance
What were some of the differences found between the self-reporting subsamples (SR)
and the legally represented subsamples (LR) in the paper by Gotham et al. (2015)?
a) The LR group is thought to represent less cognitively able adults in comparison to the
SR group.
b) Both the SR group and the LR group placed priority on improving health care access
and current treatments.
c) Both SR group and LR group placed priority on increasing understanding and
acceptance of adults with ASD. (reference table 6, pg. 802)
d) All of the above - Answer-d) All of the above
According to Henninger and Taylor, what aspect of measuring ASD outcomes was
missing from early studies (pre early 2000s)?
a) Consideration of the fit between the individual and their environment
b) Focus on employment
c) Defining criteria with labels like "good, fair, poor, and very poor"
d) Inclusion of IQ and language development - Answer-a) Consideration of the fit
between the individual and their environment
What are some possible factors that impact mental health in individuals with autism? -
Answer-Some possible factors that impact mental health in autism are, lack of
understanding of ASD in others, which sometimes leaves others to make assumptions
that are not accurate. Another factor is an individual's experiences and perception of
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