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Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge Flashcards

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  1. Which ASD severity level in the DSM-5 indicates that an individual 'requires very substantial support'?

    Answer: Level 3

    DSM-5 Level 3 ASD indicates the most significant support needs, described as 'requiring very substantial support.'

  2. Co-occurring intellectual disability is present in approximately what percentage of individuals with ASD?

    Answer: 30–40%

    Research suggests approximately 30–40% of individuals with ASD also have a co-occurring intellectual disability.

  3. A functional behavior assessment (FBA) identifies that a child's self-injurious behavior is maintained by escape from demands. This is an example of which function of behavior?

    Answer: Negative reinforcement

    Escape-maintained behavior is negatively reinforced because the behavior removes or postpones an aversive stimulus (the demand).

  4. Which of the following is an example of a 'special interest' commonly associated with ASD?

    Answer: An adolescent with an intensely focused, encyclopedic knowledge of train schedules

    Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus are a hallmark feature of ASD.

  5. During a social skills group, a child with ASD stands very close to peers when talking despite repeated prompts to maintain personal space. This difficulty is related to:

    Answer: Pragmatic language and nonverbal communication deficits

    Difficulty using and understanding nonverbal social cues such as personal space reflects pragmatic communication deficits core to ASD.

  6. Which neurotransmitter system has been most consistently implicated in ASD research, particularly related to social behavior?

    Answer: Oxytocin

    Oxytocin, often called the 'social bonding' hormone/neurotransmitter, has been most consistently linked to social behavior deficits in ASD research.

  7. Prevalence data from the CDC's ADDM Network (2023 report) indicates ASD affects approximately how many children in the United States?

    Answer: 1 in 36

    The CDC's 2023 ADDM report estimated ASD prevalence at approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States.