AJSE1044 UNDERSTANDING ASD AND ADHD

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)?

• Deficits in non-verbal communication.

• Insistence on sameness.

• Deficits in verbal communication (non-verbal or a delay in speech).

• Hyposensitive to sensory input.

Which of the following is NOT a common trait of autism internalised presentation (sometimes also referred to as female presentation)?

• They may be extremely empathetic, nurturing, and sensitive.

• They may have a good imagination and engage in pretend play.

• They may have a special interest in people.

• They may be able to understand sarcasm or jokes easily.

Which of the following is NOT a correct description of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)?

• It considers children's internal feelings and experiences (e.g., values and needs).

• The use of ABA could help us to identify the function of children's behaviour.

• ABA increases desirable behaviours through positive reinforcement.

• ABA indirectly communicates conditional acceptance.

Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of intervention in early childhood?

• Playfulness.

• Organisation in therapy.

• Connection with the student.

• Meeting parents' expectation.

Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of autistic melt-down or shut-down?

• Sensory overstimulation.

• Attention seeking.

• Exhaustion (too tired).

• Difficulty regulating big emotions.

Which of the following strategies is best to support autistic children when they are experiencing a meltdown?

• Ignoring.

• Punishment.

• Co-regulation.

• Reward.

Which of the following should NOT be a factor that you consider when preparing an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)?

• Autism severity level (i.e., whether the child has mild, moderate, or severe autism).

• If the child has other comorbid disability (e.g., ADHD, Intellectual Disability, dyspraxia).

• The child's strengths and weaknesses in all areas.

• The child's special interest.

Which of the following is an example of a neuro-affirmative teaching approach?

• Reward the child with a toy when he successfully completes a task.

• Teach the child social skills so that he can fit in mainstream school.

• Expose a child who has sensitive hearing to a noisy environment so he will get used to it.

• Provide a low-sensory environment and allow the child to stim so that he can concentrate on learning.

Who do you need to refer to see a speech pathologist/therapist?

• Refer all autistic children in your care because all autistic children have some degree of language difficulties.

• Only refer those who are not speaking.

• Refer those who experience difficulty in communication, regardless they are speaking or not.

• Only refer to those who are not speaking clearly.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an occupational therapist when helping autistic children?

• Teaching social skills.

• Teaching literacy.

• Supporting children's sensory issues.

• Teaching self-help skills (e.g., putting on clothing or shoes).