Chapter 9 Quiz | Plural Publishing

What is the primary characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

A) Physical disability
B) Challenges in social communication and restrictive, repetitive behaviors
C) Only language impairment
D) Intellectual disability

At what age are signs of ASD typically noticeable?

A) 1 month
B) By age 2 to 3 years
C) 7 years
D) Adulthood

Which of the following is a common communication challenge for children with ASD?

A) High vocabulary use
B) Typical language development
C) Difficulty with understanding social cues and pragmatic language
D) Only expressive language difficulties

Children with ASD often display:

A) Perfect social skills
B) Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
C) Lack of interest in any activity
D) Only speech sound disorders

The term "pragmatics" refers to:

A) Social use of language and understanding conversational rules
B) Vocabulary knowledge
C) Reading fluency
D) Articulation of speech sounds

Which type of play is often challenging for children with ASD?

A) Solitary play
B) Pretend or imaginative play
C) Physical play
D) Visual play

Children with ASD may exhibit echolalia, which is:

A) Repeating words or phrases spoken by others
B) Inventing new words
C) Using overly complex vocabulary
D) Only using gestures to communicate

What is one early sign of ASD in infants or toddlers?

A) Using full sentences
B) Responding to social cues consistently
C) Limited eye contact and social responsiveness
D) Reading at an early age

ASD is considered a “spectrum” disorder because:

A) It includes a range of symptoms and severity levels
B) It only affects a single area of functioning
C) It is temporary
D) It has one specific cause

Which of the following is a core intervention approach for children with ASD?

A) Only academic training
B) Physical therapy
C) Social skills training and communication therapy
D) Limiting all interactions

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an intervention approach that focuses on:

A) Medication
B) Only physical activity
C) Reinforcing positive behaviors and reducing unwanted behaviors
D) Artistic expression

Children with ASD may struggle with which aspect of social communication?

A) Grammar use
B) Understanding and using nonverbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions
C) Vocabulary knowledge
D) Hearing

Which intervention approach involves the use of highly structured teaching in natural environments?

A) Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI)
B) Speech-only therapy
C) Physical therapy
D) Standardized testing

What is one function of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) for children with ASD?

A) To eliminate all spoken language
B) To support communication when spoken language is limited
C) To encourage memorization only
D) To replace interaction with others

Which type of intervention for ASD focuses on engaging children in social interactions during daily routines?

A) Only speech drills
B) Developmental social-pragmatic interventions
C) Academic exercises
D) Repetitive task completion

Social Stories are used in ASD intervention to:

A) Teach academic subjects
B) Help children understand social situations and expectations
C) Improve fine motor skills
D) Develop physical fitness

A common strength in some children with ASD is:

A) Perfect social interaction
B) Strong visual memory or attention to detail
C) Excellent grammar skills
D) Advanced storytelling skills

One feature of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is:

A) Limiting communication to verbal means
B) Teaching children to use pictures to communicate wants and needs
C) Relying on reading skills only
D) Emphasizing written communication

Which of the following is often a goal in social skills training for children with ASD?

A) Teaching complex academic tasks
B) Improving turn-taking and conversational skills
C) Focusing on fine motor skills
D) Increasing physical activity

Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to:

A) Understand physical objects
B) Recognize and understand others' perspectives, thoughts, and feelings
C) Improve reading comprehension
D) Build advanced language skills

Restricted interests in children with ASD may present as:

A) Difficulty with visual tasks
B) Lack of interest in any activities
C) Intense focus on specific topics or activities
D) Advanced motor skills

Children with ASD may benefit from visual supports because:

A) They help with memorizing vocabulary
B) Visual aids can improve understanding and reduce anxiety
C) They replace all social interactions
D) They are used exclusively in academic settings

An example of joint attention is:

A) A child and caregiver both focusing on the same object or activity together
B) A child playing alone
C) Only the caregiver focusing on an object
D) Ignoring social cues

Which of the following interventions emphasizes child-led interactions to encourage social communication?

A) Standardized testing
B) Floor Time/DIR model
C) Physical activity training
D) Only language drills

Sensory processing challenges in children with ASD may involve:

A) Hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to sounds, textures, or lights
B) Only physical limitations
C) Lack of interest in any activity
D) Only language-based challenges