Chapter 3
Multiple choice
1. The median time from when a parent notices a problem to receiving a diagnosis of ASD is what?
a. 1 month
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 1 year
2. Early cost-benefit analysis estimates that early intensive behavioral intervention can save how
much over the life span of a child with ASD?
a. $1 million
b. $2 million
c. $5 million
d. $10 million
3. Early intervention, Part C, of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires services for
children at what ages?
a. 0-3
b. 0-5
c. 2-5
d. 3-10
4. What requires that teams consider not only the child’s needs, but the family’s as well?
a. IFSP
b. IEP
c. IDEA
d. 504
5. What is known as Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
a. Early Intervention
b. Transition
c. Special Education
d. General Education
6. What ages does Part B cover?
a. 0-3
b. 3-18
c. 5-18
d. 3-21
7. Struggling for a diagnosis, fighting for services, and lack of trust are all barriers to what important
component of educating students with ASD?
a. Collaboration
b. IEP development
c. Transition
d. Lesson planning
8. The textbook describes one what one way a teacher can improve their relationship with a child’s
family?
a. Attend all IEP meetings
b. Get to know the family
c. Do research
d. Use evidence-based practices
Short answer
1. List 5 priorities of parents for their children with ASD.
2. List 2 negative impacts of ASD on parents.
3. List 3 Family Needs as described in the textbook.
4. What are the 2 legal mandates for students with disabilities under IDEA?
5. List 2 impacts of ASD on siblings.
Essay
1. Describe the impact of ASD on parents (both positive and negative).
2. List and describe the stages of grief and how they may manifest in parents of children with ASD.
3. Describe the importance of parent involvement and collaboration to the education of students
with ASD.
4. List and describe 3 ways a teacher can get to know a child and their family.
5. Describe family issues across the lifespan.
Answer Key