Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

What does ASD stand for?

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Attention Spectrum Disorder

• Autism Social Disorder

Which of the following is a common social challenge experienced by children with ASD?

• Ability to read facial expressions easily

• Making frequent eye contact with others

• Having difficulty understanding others' feelings

• Expressing empathy through gestures

What is one feature of language and communication among children with ASD?

• Consistently speaking at a suitable volume

• Delayed speech development

• Frequent gestures

• Easy understanding of idioms and metaphors.

What is a common trait related to imagination in children with autism?

• Easily engaging in imaginative play

• Strong understanding of jokes and sarcasm

• Difficulty with pretending or imitating

• Enjoys unstructured activities

Which of the following is an unusual behavior often exhibited by children with autism?

• Strong adherence to routine

• Flexible with changes in schedule

• Easily understanding sarcasm

• Frequently lying or cheating

How should teachers provide instructions for autistic learners according to best practices?

• Only use oral instructions

• Provide instructions quickly without warning

• Use visual supports along with oral instructions

• Use idiomatic phrases to enhance understanding

What should a teacher do when a supply teacher is coming to class for an autistic student?

• Wait for the student to notice the new teacher

• Give the student plenty of warning about the change

• Not mention the change at all

• Change the classroom seating plan

What is an effective teaching technique for an autistic language learner?

• Avoid providing instructions in various languages.

• Stick to a consistent routine

• Change seating arrangements frequently

• Provide little to no advance notice of routine adjustments

-John is a 10-year-old with autism who has a deep interest in trains. While he struggles with reading comprehension, he is highly motivated when stories or lessons involve trains. However, during lessons on other topics, he becomes disengaged and struggles to pay attention.

What symptoms of ASD does John exhibit in this scenario?

• Communication difficulties

• Sensory sensitivities

• Repetitive behaviors

• Intense focus on a single interest

How can the teacher support John’s learning in subjects outside of his train interest?

• Continue teaching without adjusting lessons to his interests

• Incorporate train-related examples into lessons to engage him

• Ignore his interest and push him to focus on other topics

• Reduce his time spent learning about trains