ASD Transition Planning and Adult Services 2

Question 1

"Natural supports" in the workplace for adults with ASD refer to:

Accepted Answer

Coworkers and supervisors who provide informal assistance

Answer

Natural supports are informal assistance provided by coworkers, supervisors, or others already present in the environment who are not paid disability support providers.

Question 2

Self-determination skills critical for successful transition include:

Accepted Answer

Choice-making, goal-setting, and self-advocacy

Answer

Self-determination encompasses the ability to make informed choices, set personal goals, solve problems, and advocate for one's own needs and rights.

Question 3

Which federal benefit provides monthly income support for adults with ASD who have limited income and have NOT worked enough to qualify for SSDI?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Answer

SSI provides monthly income to adults with disabilities who have limited income and resources, regardless of prior work history.

Question 4

Under IDEA, transition services must be based on:

Accepted Answer

The student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs

Answer

IDEA explicitly requires that transition services be grounded in the individual student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs to ensure meaningful planning.

Question 5

Which housing model provides adults with ASD the greatest independence while still offering flexible support?

Accepted Answer

Supported living in a community apartment

Answer

Supported living in a community apartment offers maximum independence with tailored, flexible support that can be adjusted to the individual's changing needs.

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Certification Practice Test

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ASD Transition Planning and Adult Services 2