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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
1) Autism spectrum disorder is a
a) neurological disorder.
b) metabolic disorder.
c) infectious disorder.
d) immune disorder.
2) Autism spectrum disorder is a chronic disability that
a) severely affects the ability to perform complex motor functions.
b) severely affects the ability to communicate and interact.
c) severely affects the ability to perform learn new tasks.
d) severely affects the ability to memorize.
3) Which of these is characteristic of autism spectrum disorder?
a) Heightened awareness of the surroundings.
b) Decreased tolerance to pain.
c) Emotional dependence on others.
d) Poorly developed or absent social skills.
4) Which of these is characteristic of autism spectrum disorder?
a) Highly developed motor skills.
b) Poorly developed or absent verbal skills.
c) Highly developed social skills.
d) Poorly developed or absent long-term memory.
5) Which of these is characteristic of autism spectrum disorder?
a) An intense interest in socializing.
b) Highly developed verbal skills.
c) Repetitive and restrictive movements.
d) They have an unusual growth pattern.
6) People who have autism spectrum disorder
a) adjust easily to changes in routine.
b) like to try new activities.
c) dislike being alone.
d) often get upset if their routines are disrupted.
7) People who have autism spectrum disorder are often
a) hypersensitive to normal physical sensations
b) easily distracted from painful stimuli.
c) uncomfortable with very hot or cold temperatures.
d) unable to be alone for long periods of time.
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8) One of the major causes of autism spectrum disorder is
a) childhood vaccines.
b) poor parenting.
c) genetics.
d) trauma.
9) Changes in environment or routines
a) should be done quickly and without warning.
b) must be done slowly and gradually.
c) can be done quickly if they are carefully explained.
d) should never be done.
10) If a patient has a behavioral outburst
a) protect the patient, do not be confrontational, and look for the cause.
b) isolate the patient and establish your authority.
c) explain to him/her why the outburst is inappropriate.
d) tell the patient the behavior is unacceptable, apply a suitable punishment.
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