ASD ASD Communication and Language Development

Question 1

Which communication characteristic is commonly observed in some individuals with ASD and involves repeating words or phrases heard previously?

Accepted Answer

Echolalia

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Mutism

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Hyperlexia

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Perseveration

Question 2

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for non-speaking individuals with ASD are MOST beneficial when:

Accepted Answer

Introduced early and paired with spoken language to support communication development

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Used only after the child has failed all speech therapy interventions

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Reserved for adults who have never spoken

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Used to replace all speech therapy services

Question 3

Joint attention, a foundational skill for language development, refers to the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate attention with another person toward a shared object or event

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Focus on a task independently for extended periods

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Attend to verbal instructions given in a group setting

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Maintain eye contact during conversation for more than 5 seconds

Question 4

Hyperlexia in ASD is BEST described as:

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Advanced word decoding with limited reading comprehension

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An inability to read at age-appropriate level

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Difficulty reading aloud in front of others

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A reading disability requiring special education placement

Question 5

Pragmatic language deficits in ASD typically include difficulty with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Turn-taking in conversation and understanding implied meanings

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Articulation of individual speech sounds

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Reading fluency and phonics

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Vocabulary size and word retrieval

Question 6

Which milestones signal a potential concern for ASD under the US CDC 'Learn the Signs. Act Early.' campaign at 16 months?

Accepted Answer

No single words spoken

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No walking or standing with support

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No pointing or waving

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No response to own name