Spectrum Disorder

What is a common characteristic of individuals with Autism?

• Difficulty in social communication and interaction

• Excellent social communication skills

• Easily adaptable to changes in routine

• Strong interest in group activities

What does ADHD stand for?

• Attention Deficit High Disorder

• Attention Disorder Hyperactive

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Active Disorder of Hyperactivity

Which of the following is a symptom of Sensory Processing Disorder?

• Under-responsivity to sensory stimuli

• Proper-responsivity to sensory stimuli

• No response to sensory stimuli

• Over-responsivity to sensory stimuli

What is a key feature of Social Communication Disorder?

• Difficulties in using verbal and nonverbal communication for social purposes

• Lack of interest in social interactions

• Excellent social communication skills

• Difficulties in using written communication only

How is Autism typically diagnosed?

• Combination of behavioral observations, interviews with caregivers, and standardized screening tests

• Self-diagnosis

• Genetic testing

• Physical examination

What are the three subtypes of ADHD?

• mostly inattentive presentation, mostly hyperactive-impulsive presentation, and combined presentation

• mainly inattentive presentation, mainly hyperactive-impulsive presentation, and combined presentation

• predominantly inattentive presentation, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation, and combined presentation

• partially inattentive presentation, partially hyperactive-impulsive presentation, and combined presentation

How does Sensory Processing Disorder affect daily life?

• Sensory Processing Disorder can impact daily life by causing difficulties in processing sensory information, leading to challenges in regulating emotions, behavior, and responses to stimuli.

• Sensory Processing Disorder has no impact on daily life

• Sensory Processing Disorder only affects physical abilities

• Sensory Processing Disorder is easily cured with medication

What are some challenges faced by individuals with Social Communication Disorder?

• Difficulty in reading body language

• Difficulty understanding nonverbal cues, maintaining conversations, interpreting tone of voice, and following social norms.

• Lack of interest in social interactions

• Struggle with written communication

What are some common therapies used for Autism?

• Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Music Therapy

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Training

• Psychoanalysis, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Horticultural Therapy

How can ADHD impact academic performance?

• ADHD has no impact on academic performance

• ADHD improves academic performance

• ADHD only impacts physical health, not academic performance

• ADHD can impact academic performance by causing difficulties with focus, organization, time management, and impulse control.