Chapter 9 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
9.1 Multiple Choice
1. Recent research has indicated that young children with autism
A) benefit from placement in medically-based residential treatment programs.
B) benefit from placement in inclusive settings, such as the general education classroom, when appropriate supports
are provided.
C) benefit from psychotherapy.
D) none of the above.
2. Autism spectrum disorders are pervasive developmental disorders that primarily affect
A) social interactions.
B) language.
C) behavior.
D) all the above
3. All of the following are true about autism except that
A) More boys are labeled with autism than girls.
B) Children living in poverty are more likely to be labeled with autism.
C) Autism interferes with social interaction and communication skills.
D) Children with autism have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication.
4. The age of onset of autism occurs prior to
A) the age of five.
B) the age of seven.
C) the age of three.
D) the age of two.
5. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the cause of autism?
A) In many cases of autism, organic factors (e.g., genetics, brain damage, etc.) have been found to cause autism.
B) In most cases of autism, a specific cause cannot be confirmed.
C) Non-organic factors, such as head trauma and exposure to environmental toxins have been found to cause autism.
D) Autism is the result of an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.
6. The most commonly agreed on cause for autism is
A) abnormalities in brain structure or function.
B) toxins.
C) the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.
D) inaffectionate mothers.
7. Which of the following is not a behavioral characteristic of autism?
A) inability to relate to others
B) self-injurious behaviors
C) splinter skills
D) affectionate
8. Which of the following is true about Asperger Syndrome?
A) delayed language
B) average to above average IQ
C) deficits in rote memory
D) below-average expressive communication
9. One of the major differences between Asperger syndrome and autism is that
A) individuals with Asperger syndrome typically have lower intelligence than individuals with autism.
B) individuals with Asperger syndrome typically do not respond to care givers as do individuals with
autism.
C) unlike persons with autism, individuals with Asperger syndrome typically have at least average
communication skills.
D) individuals with Asperger syndrome typically have severely delayed language, whereas persons with autism
typically do not.
10. Placement patterns for students with autism indicate
A) that older students are more likely to be placed in general education-based programs.
B) more restrictive placement trends.
C) that younger students are more likely to be placed in general education-based programs.
D) that no students spending their entire school day in general education classrooms.
11. Which of the following would be the most important goal for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
A) developing basic language and social skills
B) to develop good body posture
C) developing routines
D) an increasing display of splinter skills
12. Which of the following is true?
A) There has been a gradual decrease in the number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
who have graduated with a standard diploma.
B) There has been a gradual increase in the number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
who have graduated with a standard diploma.
C) The number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) dropping out of school has increased.
D) There has been a gradual increase in the number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have
received a certificate of attendance instead of a diploma.
13. Research on the use of facilitated communication with individuals with autism
A) has suggested that this approach is highly effective.
B) has been conducted extensively.
C) has produced inconclusive results.
D) suggests that most, but not all, students with autism benefit from this intervention approach.
14. Growing evidence shows that
A) peer buddies can be very useful when a student with autism is included in a general classroom.
B) peers can serve as excellent role models and provide support for students with autism.
C) inclusion in the nonacademic portions of the day may be more difficult than academic portions.
D) placing children with autism with their peers who are nondisabled in general education settings, can make a
significant difference in their behaviors.
E) all the above
15. All of the following have been supported by research in terms of their effectiveness for students with
autism except
A) facilitated communication.
B) social skills training.
C) behaviorally-based interventions.
D) self-management.
16. Two important principles that should inform educational programs for children with autism are the
A) use of facilitative communication and hydrotherapy.
B) use of medical intervention and self-help therapy.
C) use of functional activities and developmentally appropriate programs.
D) use of special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
17. A promising intervention strategy for children and adults with autism is ________.
A) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
B) the use of anti-depression drugs
C) facilitated communication
D) vitamin therapy
18. Programs for children and youth with autism should be
A) both age and developmentally appropriate.
B) characterized by working with the child’s parents as research has indicated that autism may be caused by poor
parenting.
C) characterized by facilitated communication.
D) none of the above
19. Mrs. Garcia is attempting to create a supportive environment for a student in her class with autism. Which of the
following should she do?
A) Slow down the pace of the classroom.
B) Provide alternative means to aid communication.
C) Use cooperative learning strategies.
D) All the above
20. Which intervention is least appropriate for a student with Asperger syndrome?
A) Prepare for changes in routine.
B) Promote positive peer interactions.
C) Lower expectations to predicted achievement level.
D) Create a caring community within your classroom.
9.2 True or False
1. Prior to 1990, children with autism were eligible for services under the category of traumatic brain injury.
2. Early causes of autism were attributed to poor mother-child bonding.
3. Autism randomly strikes all segments of our society.
4. The DSM-IV definition and criteria for autism are universally accepted by professionals in this field.
5. The gene predisposing a child to autism has been identified.
6. In the past ten years, the number of students identified with autism has declined.
7. More boys are identified as having autism than girls.
8. Children with Asperger Syndrome have normal language development.
9. Autism is a lifelong disability in most instances.
10. Most children with autism outgrow their characteristics with effective instruction.
9.3 Short Answer
1. Children and youth with autism sometimes display ________ or self-abusive behaviors.
2. A few children and youth with autism display ________, in that they are relatively advanced in very specific areas.
3. ________ is a condition under the ASD umbrella present in females representing a genetic disorder on the X
chromosome.
4. A recent intervention that has the goal of clarifying social expectations and providing a guide to students for their
conduct while promoting self-management and specific life situations is the use of ________.
9.4 Essay
1. Six-year-old Carrie has severe autism. Recently, she was placed in your general education classroom. Synthesize the
interventions presented in your textbook, and detail how you might meet her needs in your classroom.
2. List five (5) common characteristics of autism spectrum disorders.
3. Describe three (3) effective practices in education for those with autism.
4. When should medical interventions be utilized for students with ASD?
5. Describe the three (3) primary symptoms of autism as described in the definition of DSM-IV.
6. Discuss three (3) plausible reasons for increases in the prevalence of students with autism.
7. What are some reasons that autism is the fastest growing group of students served through special education?
8. Describe three (3) characteristics of a student with asperger syndrome.
9. Discuss any three (3) priority interventions used in early intervention programs for children with autism.
Chapter 9 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
9.1 Multiple Choice
9.2 True or False
9.3 Short Answer
9.4 Essay