Ling 209 - Week 6 - Part A

What is the focus of Dr. Stefka Marinova-Todd's work?

• Bilingual education in schools

• Bilingual autistics

• Monolingual children

• Language translation

Being Bilingual at home good for people with autism

• True

• False

• It depends

Answer explanation

These days it is believed that it has no effect on kids with autism, but many doctors still push monolingualism because they believe it is too much for the autistic brain to handle.

Bilingualism is the norm - not the exception.

• True
• False

When did language first become possible in humans?

• Around 10,000 years ago

• Around 50,000 years ago

• Around 70,000 to 100,000 years ago

• Around 200,000 years ago

What does the Complementarity Principle in language learning suggest?

• Bilinguals use the same language in all contexts

• Bilinguals use different languages in different contexts

• Bilinguals prefer one language over the other

• Bilinguals do not switch languages

Which of the following is NOT an areas of deficit in social communication for children with ASD?

• Nonverbal cues, social-emotional reciprocity, developing relationships

• Social-emotional reciprocity

• Developing relationships

• Physical health

Who is Simon Baron-Cohen and what is he known for?

• A psychologist known for his work on autism and the Systemizing Theory

• A biologist known for his research on genetics

• A physicist known for his work on quantum mechanics

• A chemist known for his studies on chemical reactions

What ability do people with autism often have according to Simon Baron-Cohen's theory?

• Strong systemizing ability

• Enhanced verbal communication

• Superior artistic skills

• Advanced physical coordination

What are the possible advantages for bilinguals with ASD according to the document?

• Better inhibitory control and flexible switching

• Enhanced musical ability

• Improved physical strength

• Increased artistic creativity

What was the conclusion regarding the effect of bilingualism on a child's language aquisition and vocabulary?

• It had a positive effect

• It had a negative effect

• There was no effect

• It was inconclusive