ASD ASD Sensory Processing and Regulation 2

Question 1

Food selectivity in ASD, including extreme pickiness and food refusal, is MOST often driven by which factor?

Accepted Answer

Sensory sensitivity to food textures, smells, colors, or temperatures

Answer

Sensory hypersensitivity to oral and gustatory stimuli is the most evidence-supported driver of food selectivity in ASD, often requiring OT-based feeding therapy.

Question 2

The Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT), sometimes called 'brushing protocol,' should ONLY be administered by:

Accepted Answer

A trained OT or someone directly supervised by a trained OT

Answer

The Wilbarger protocol requires hands-on training from a certified OT to avoid sensory overload or injury from improper application.

Question 3

The Alert Program ('How Does Your Engine Run?') teaches children with ASD to self-regulate by using which metaphor?

Accepted Answer

Engine speed to describe and manage arousal levels (too fast, too slow, just right)

Answer

The Alert Program uses car engine speed as a metaphor for arousal states, teaching children to identify and self-regulate their nervous system state.

Question 4

Proprioceptive input (deep pressure, heavy work) is often calming for individuals with ASD because it:

Accepted Answer

Activates the parasympathetic nervous system and provides organizing sensory feedback to the body

Answer

Proprioceptive input has a well-documented organizing effect on the nervous system, often reducing hyperarousal and anxiety in individuals with ASD.

Question 5

Sensory processing differences in ASD are BEST understood using Dunn's Model of Sensory Processing, which categorizes responses based on:

Accepted Answer

Neurological threshold (low/high) and behavioral response (passive/active)

Answer

Dunn's model produces four quadrants (sensation seeking, avoiding, registration, sensitivity) by crossing neurological threshold with behavioral response style.

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Certification Practice Test

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ASD ASD Sensory Processing and Regulation 2