Ch7 MH

Which of the following best describes the influence of the neurodiversity movement on the current understanding and approach to autism?

• It promoted the idea that autism is a disease that must be cured.

• It encouraged viewing autism as a natural variation in human neurology.

• It led to the elimination of all autism diagnoses.

• It focused solely on medical interventions for autism.

Which factor is important to identify when studying individuals on the autism spectrum?

• Only their age

• Only their educational background

• Gender differences and cultural factors

• Only their physical health

A student is asked to examine how autism spectrum disorders might affect a person's ability to work and interact in different environments. Which approach best demonstrates strategic thinking at DoK Level 3?

• Listing the symptoms of autism.

• Recalling the definition of autism.

• Analyzing how specific characteristics of autism could influence job performance and social participation.

• Memorizing the prevalence rates of autism.

What is a key belief of some individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) regarding neurodiversity?

• Neurodiversity is a part of who they are as humans, not something that needs to be cured.

• Neurodiversity should be eliminated through medical intervention.

• Neurodiversity is unrelated to autism spectrum disorders.

• Neurodiversity is only a temporary condition.

What concern do some people have about focusing on neurodiversity in relation to autism spectrum disorders?

• It may lead to abandoning the search for a cause and cure.

• It will increase the prevalence of autism.

• It will make treatment more expensive.

• It will reduce awareness of autism.

Explain how partnering with individuals can lead to improved outcomes in the neurodiversity movement. (DoK Level 3)

• It allows individuals to have more control over their lives and encourages social participation.

• It reduces the need for any intervention.

• It focuses only on group activities.

• It limits the choices available to individuals.

According to the DSM-5 criteria, how many total criteria are there for autism, and how many essential features must be present?

• Five criteria total with two essential features

• Three criteria total with one essential feature

• Four criteria total with three essential features

• Six criteria total with two essential features

Which of the following is an essential feature of autism according to the DSM-5 criteria?

• Social communication and social interaction impairments

• High intelligence

• Physical disabilities

• Excellent memory

According to the DSM-5, how many of the four criteria for restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior must be manifested for a diagnosis of autism?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

Why do many occupations require social interaction and knowledge of what to do and what not to do?

• To avoid barriers to employment, relationships, independent living, and quality of life

• To increase physical strength

• To improve technical skills only

• To reduce the need for teamwork