ASD ASD Intervention and Treatment Approaches

Question 1

Which evidence-based intervention for ASD focuses on breaking skills into small steps and using reinforcement to build behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Answer

Floortime/DIR model

Answer

Social Stories

Answer

TEACCH

Question 2

The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR) model, also known as Floortime, was developed by which clinician?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Greenspan

Answer

Ole Ivar Lovaas

Answer

Temple Grandin

Answer

Barry Prizant

Question 3

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is primarily used to address which area of deficit in individuals with ASD?

Accepted Answer

Functional communication

Answer

Motor coordination

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Sensory regulation

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Executive function

Question 4

Social Skills Training (SST) groups for individuals with ASD are MOST effective when they include which component?

Accepted Answer

Peer-mediated practice with neurotypical peers

Answer

Individual therapy sessions only

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Medication management review

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Parent exclusion to promote independence

Question 5

In Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), what is the recommended minimum number of therapy hours per week?

Accepted Answer

25–40 hours

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5–10 hours

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10–20 hours

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50–60 hours

Question 6

Which intervention model uses a structured physical environment, visual schedules, and individualized work systems to support independence in learners with ASD?

Accepted Answer

TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication-handicapped CHildren)

Answer

RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)

Answer

PRT (Pivotal Response Treatment)

Answer

SCERTS model