Chapter 12
Multiple Choice
1. Running and jumping are examples of which category of motor movement?
a. Praxis
b. Ideation
c. Motor Planning
d. Motor sequencing
2. Speaking and keyboarding are examples of which category of motor movement?
a. Praxis
b. Ideation
c. Motor Planning
d. Motor sequencing
3. The ability to plan the movements of one’s own body to complete the desired goal defines which
motor issue for people with ASD?
a. Praxis
b. Ideation
c. Motor Planning
d. Motor sequencing
4. The capacity to develop a specific goal for an action defines which motor issue for people with
ASD?
a. Praxis
b. Ideation
c. Motor Planning
d. Motor sequencing
5. The organizing of movements so that they may be completed consecutively and with the intention
of being fluid defines which motor issue for people with ASD?
a. Praxis
b. Ideation
c. Motor Planning
d. Motor sequencing
6. The capacity to execute unpracticed motor skills is the definition for which motor issue for people
with ASD?
a. Motor sequencing
b. Ideation
c. Praxis
d. Perceptual-motor integration
7. The ability to adjust movements in response to changing sensory cues is the definition for which
motor issue for people with ASD?
a. Perceptual-motor integration
b. Motor planning
c. Praxis
d. Ideation
8. Motor deficits associated with ASD can be seen at what age?
a. Less than 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years
9. All of the following are suggestions in the textbook as related issues to motor deficits in students
with ASD, except:
a. Self-regulation
b. Flexibility
c. Initiating
d. Communication
Short Answer
1. Give two examples each of fine and gross motor skills.
2. Define praxis and list its three parts.
3. List and briefly describe 2 of the cognitive and learning theories described in the textbook.
Essay
1. Describe the research on motor differences in people with ASD and provide a rationale for a
focus on motor interventions for this population based on these findings.
2. Describe the research related to early detection of ASD via observation of motor differences and
discuss how this may impact early intervention.
3. Describe standard motor skill assessments and the tools that should come from them.
Answer Key