Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies and Concepts Quiz

What does the term "camouflaging" refer to in the context of autism?

• Covering up characteristics of autism in certain social situations

• Providing step-by-step instructions for learning new skills

• Using visual aids to support communication

• Encouraging group activities for social development

Which of the following is also known as masking, blending, or acting in relation to autism?

• Camouflaging

• Graduated Guidance

• Social Narratives

• Sensory Integration

What is the main purpose of graduated guidance for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

• To gradually reduce the amount and types of prompts needed to complete a target skill

• To increase the complexity of social situations

• To teach students how to camouflage their behaviors

• To provide constant supervision at all times

A teacher is helping a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn a new skill by providing prompts and then slowly reducing them as the student becomes more independent. Which strategy is the teacher using?

• Graduated Guidance

• Camouflaging

• Peer Tutoring

• Direct Instruction

What does the term "Sensory Processing Differences" refer to in the context of autism?

• The way some students with autism experience the world through their senses differently.

• The ability to repeat certain movements or sounds.

• The process of learning new vocabulary words.

• The method of teaching students with autism.

What is "stimming" in relation to autism?

• Repeating certain movements or sounds to help calm down, focus, or express excitement.

• Learning new academic skills.

• Avoiding sensory input from the environment.

• Communicating with others using sign language.

Which of the following best describes a purpose of stimming for individuals with autism?

• To help calm down, focus, or express excitement.

• To memorize academic facts.

• To avoid social interaction.

• To improve physical strength.

How might sensory processing differences affect a student with autism in a classroom setting?

• They may experience the world through their senses differently, which can impact their comfort and focus.

• They will always excel in physical activities.

• They will not be able to communicate at all.

• They will have no challenges in the classroom.

What does the term "Social Communication Differences" refer to in the context of autism?

• A way to communicate or interact socially in ways that are different, not wrong.

• A method of teaching speech to all students.

• A requirement for students to use only spoken language.

• A type of communication disorder that must be corrected.

Which of the following might a student with social communication differences use to communicate?

• Pictures, devices, or gestures

• Only written language

• Only spoken language

• Only sign language