Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge Flashcards
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Which of the following is an evidence-based practice for teaching new skills to individuals with ASD according to the National Professional Development Center (NPDC)?
Answer: Discrete trial training (DTT)
Discrete trial training is an NPDC-recognized evidence-based practice with strong research support for teaching skills to individuals with ASD.
A BCAT notices a client with ASD appears overwhelmed in a noisy cafeteria and begins covering their ears and rocking. The most appropriate immediate response is to:
Answer: Offer the client a calmer, lower-stimulation environment
When a sensory overload reaction occurs, providing access to a calmer environment addresses the antecedent and supports the client's regulation.
Pivotal Response Training (PRT) targets which 'pivotal' area believed to produce broad improvements across many behaviors?
Answer: Motivation and self-management
PRT targets pivotal areas like motivation and self-management because improving these areas leads to widespread gains in other untargeted behaviors.
Which of the following communication systems is most appropriate for a minimally verbal child with ASD who has not responded to verbal imitation training?
Answer: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
PECS is an evidence-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system developed specifically for individuals with ASD who are minimally verbal.
A parent reports their child with ASD frequently wakes at night and has difficulty falling asleep. Sleep disturbances in ASD are:
Answer: Common, affecting up to 80% of individuals with ASD
Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in ASD, with research indicating up to 80% of individuals with ASD experience significant sleep problems.
Which of the following best describes 'joint attention' in the context of ASD?
Answer: Coordinating attention with another person toward a shared object or event
Joint attention involves coordinating attention between a social partner and an object/event, a foundational social-communication skill often impaired in ASD.
Gender differences in ASD diagnosis suggest that:
Answer: Males are diagnosed more frequently, with a ratio of approximately 4:1
ASD is diagnosed approximately four times more often in males than females, though females may be underdiagnosed due to better social camouflaging.