Autism Diagnosis Guidelines Quiz

What is the primary purpose of watching how a child plays and interacts with others according to the autism diagnosis guidelines?

• To assess the child's educational level

• To determine how the child is developing currently

• To evaluate the child's sports skills

• To check the child's memory capacity

According to the National guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, how many standard assessments should be included in an autism diagnosis?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two parts of a comprehensive needs assessment in autism diagnosis?

• Psychological evaluation and educational assessment

• Assessment of functioning and medical evaluation

• Behavioral assessment and social integration evaluation

• Cognitive testing and emotional assessment

Which professionals are typically involved in the multidisciplinary team for autism diagnosis?

• Psychologist and neurologist

• Psychologist, pediatrician, and speech therapist

• Psychologist, pediatrician, occupational therapist, and speech therapist

• Only a psychiatrist

What additional test might be conducted during the medical evaluation part of the comprehensive needs assessment for autism?

• Intelligence test

• Hearing test

• Reflex test

• Vision test

Which health professional is specifically trained to assess and treat children and teenagers with mental illness?

• Paediatrician

• Speech pathologist

• Child and adolescent psychiatrist

• Social worker

What is the primary focus of a developmental paediatrician?

• Treating physical illnesses

• Managing family difficulties

• Child development and behaviour

• Language and communication disorders

Which professional is trained to help people with physical, sensory, or cognitive problems regain independence?

• Psychologist

• Occupational therapist (OT)

• Social worker

• Speech pathologist

Match the following professionals with their primary role:

• Provides counselling and psychological support

• Social worker

• Provides both counselling and practical support to manage difficulties

• Psychologist

• Provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents

• Paediatrician

• Assists with communication and swallowing disorders

• Speech pathologist