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

Answer

Echolalia—immediate or delayed repetition of others' speech—is a common communication feature in ASD and can serve communicative functions.

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

Answer

Research shows early AAC introduction does not hinder speech development and often supports it while providing immediate functional communication.

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

Answer

Joint attention involves triadic interaction where the child, caregiver, and an object are all involved, laying the groundwork for language acquisition.

Question 4

Hyperlexia in ASD is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Advanced word decoding with limited reading comprehension

Answer

Hyperlexia involves precocious ability to decode written words, often by age 2–3, but with significantly weaker language comprehension.

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

Answer

Pragmatics covers the social use of language, including turn-taking, topic maintenance, and interpreting non-literal language, all commonly impaired in ASD.

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Certification Practice Test

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Certification Practice Test

ASD ASD Communication and Language Development