Kim Moore Ted Talk: Confronting Autism

Autism is one of the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disorders in the world. In 2004, 1 in 166 children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2018, 1 in ___ children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• 101

• 58

• 22

• 1

When Oliver's mom brought him to Kim Moore, she noticed that Oliver was much more interested in the _______ around the room, rather than the people in the room.

Parents around the world often wait for ______, ______, and ______ rather than acting on their child's needs

• a diagnosis, medicine, and improvement

• a diagnosis, free help, and a babysitter

• a new house, an ABA therapist, and free school

• a diagnosis, treatment, and funding

ABA therapy is the leading technique for Autism intervention. What does ABA stand for?

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Autism and Behavior Analysis

• Applied Behavior Association

• Autism Behavior Association

ABA therapy should start ​______​ so the child will see increased benefits with the intensity of the intervention.

• early

• later

What percentage of children that start ABA therapy at a young age are able to learn grade-level standards alongside their peers in a general education setting?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, if a parent is concerned their child might have developmental concerns, what should they do?

• Do nothing and hope that the child will grow out of the concerns.

• Wait until the child begins kindergarten at a public school.

• Begin doing treatment at home while waiting to see a doctor.

• Seek out a doctor for a diagnosis and do nothing until the appointment.

On average, how much can a full-time, private ABA therapist cost for one year?

• $0-$10,000

• $10,000-$25,000

• $25,000-$50,000

• $50,000-$100,000

In the video, Kim Moore stated that nothing will change with a child's struggles unless the parents _______.

Due to the length of time that it can take to get a diagnosis, begin treatment, and receive funding, Kim Moore suggests that parents should do what?

• Create an at-home ABA therapy program

• Wait until the doctor puts therapy into place

• Sell their home in order to afford a private ABA therapist

• Find a babysitter to take care of the child so the parent can work