Chapter 10
Multiple Choice
1. The use of an object as it is intended is known as what type of play?
a. Social play
b. Symbolic play
c. Object manipulation
d. Functional play
2. The ability to create imaginary events is known as what type of play?
a. Social play
b. Symbolic play
c. Object manipulation
d. Functional play
3. Incorporating interests, and using visual instructions and organization are examples of what?
a. Teaching children with ASD to play.
b. Peer-mediated instruction
c. Adapting play materials
d. Self-management
4. The most commonly researched strategy for play instruction involves the student replicating
another person’s demonstrated play skill.
a. Disrete trial training
b. Modeling
c. Systematic prompting
d. Contingent reinforcement
5. Each of the following instructional strategies is recommended in the textbook for teaching play
skills to youngsters with ASD, except:
a. Discrete trial training
b. Modeling
c. Systematic prompting
d. Contingent reinforcement
6. This type of play develops between ages 18 and 24 months in typically developing children.
a. Social play
b. Symbolic play
c. Object manipulation
d. Functional play
7. This type of play develops by 1-year-old in typically developing children.
a. Social play
b. Symbolic play
c. Object manipulation
d. Functional play
8. Licking, feeling, banging, shaking, and turning are all examples of what form of early play?
a. Social play
b. Symbolic play
c. Object manipulation
d. Functional play
9. Positioning or stabilizing play materials on a tray is an example of what adaptation type?
a. Incorporating interests
b. Visual instructions
c. Visual organization
d. Limiting distractions
Short Answer
1. List 4 characteristics of play in children with ASD.
2. Define functional play and symbolic play.
3. List and briefly describe 3 strategies for adapting play materials.
4. List and briefly describe 3 strategies for teaching play to children with ASD.
Essay
1. Describe the characteristics of functional play in children with ASD and the issues they may
present.
2. Describe the characteristics of symbolic play in children with ASD and the issues they may
present.
3. Describe typical play development from infancy (<12 months) to age 5.
List, describe, and provide examples of adapting play materials for students with ASD.
Answer Key