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Worksheets"Acceptance of Others" Informational Writing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
A brain condition that can make it difficult to communicate and to form relationships with other people is known as...
Juvenile diabetes
Encephalitis
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
True or False. Asperger's syndrome is at the most severe end of the autism spectrum.
True
False
True or False. There are 5 types of text structure: Description, Sequence, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution, and non-fiction.
True
False
The word savant is best defined as...
A person who is not on the Autism spectrum.
A person who is extremely good at certain things, despite lacking many basic skills.
A brain condition that can make it difficult to communicate.
A brain condition that can make it difficult to form relationships.
What is the meaning of the phrase "use their words"?
Express their anger in outbursts.
Develop basic reading skills.
Express their frustrations physically.
Express their wants and needs clearly and effectively.
What is the meaning of the word deficit?
surplus
plethora
myriad
shortage
Which of the following is NOT a deficit associated with Asperger's?
planning ahead
poor balance
basic reading skills
writing skills
Read the selection from the section Areas of High Interest and High Ability. "I had one student with Asperger's who could tell you what day of the week your birthday might be in 5 or 10 years without referring to the calendar. Students may also have very deep knowledge about a specific topic, such as dinosaurs or old movies."
Why did the author include this section?
to illustrate the extreme rarity of savantism occurring in children with Asperger's
to introduce the specific student who becomes the main focus of the article
to elaborate on the narrow and extreme focus of some people with Asperger's
to emphasize his own skills and abilities as a teacher of math and science
What are the difficulties associated with autism? Select 2 answers.
Communication
Language Skills
Social Skills
Deep knowledge about a specific topic
According to the article, how does Asperger's affect children's abilities to make plans?
On one hand, their planning skills are increased because they think about one central goal, but they may not be realistic with their plans.
It can decrease their planning skills because they may have trouble thinking ahead and managing steps toward a goal.
On one hand, their planning skills are increased because they're focused on dates and times, but they may struggle with knowing what they want to do.
It can decrease their planning skills because they are generally more focused on watching television and using the computer.
Read the paragraph form the section Social Deficits. "Children with autism need to be taught how to manage their own emotional states and how to communicate with others. Angry outbursts are frequent in young children with Asperger's. They lash out because they do not know how to communicate effectively with parents, brothers and sisters or other children."
What conclusion is BEST supported by this paragraph?
Angry outbursts are more frequent in children who have Asperger's than in children with other forms of autism.
Working with children with autism requires patience to help them learn to manage their emotions and communicate.
It is most effective to teach children with autism to communicate with their brothers and sisters before their parents.
Most children with autism outgrow their angry outbursts and learn to manage their emotions on their own.
Which section of the article BEST explains the physical symptoms that can accompany Asperger's?
"Social Deficits"
"Executive Function Deficits"
"Poor Motor Skills"
"Academic Deficits"
Which statement BEST supports the author's purpose?
To emphasize that one of the basic skills that autistic children may lack is the ability to recognize and understand other people's feelings, moods and thoughts.
To inform the reader about children with strong language or reading skills may have poor math skills, or vice versa.
To persuade the reader that children with Asperger's may do well in school, however their lack of social skills make school a struggle.
To inform the reader that children with Asperger's may do well in school, however their lack of social skills make school a struggle.
The writer or speaker's attitude toward a subject is known as...
Conflict
Point of View
Mood
Tone
What is the overall tone of this article? Choose 2 answers.
informative
argumentative
solemn
thoughtful
elated
