CAS CAS Sensory Processing & Integration Competency 2

Question 1

The Dunn Sensory Profile is used by CAS professionals primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Assess an individual's sensory processing patterns and thresholds

Answer

The Dunn Sensory Profile assesses how individuals process sensory information across multiple domains to identify sensory patterns that affect daily functioning.

Question 2

A sensory diet is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A scheduled program of sensory activities designed to meet an individual's sensory needs

Answer

A sensory diet is an individualized, scheduled set of sensory activities prescribed to help a person achieve and maintain an optimal level of arousal.

Question 3

Which environmental modification is most appropriate for a student with ASD who is hyper-responsive to visual stimuli?

Accepted Answer

Reducing visual clutter and using soft, indirect lighting

Answer

Reducing visual clutter and using calm lighting decreases overwhelming visual input for students who are over-responsive to visual stimuli.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'sensory seeking' behavior?

Accepted Answer

Actively seeking intense sensory experiences to meet a high sensory threshold

Answer

Sensory seeking occurs when an individual has a high neurological threshold and actively seeks intense or prolonged sensory input to reach an adequate level of stimulation.

Question 5

Proprioceptive input activities such as carrying heavy objects or wall push-ups are often recommended because they:

Accepted Answer

Provide organizing and calming effects on the nervous system

Answer

Heavy work and resistance activities that engage the proprioceptive system are known to have an organizing and calming effect on the nervous system.

(CAS) Certified Autism Specialist Practice Test

(CAS) Certified Autism Specialist Practice Test

CAS CAS Sensory Processing & Integration Competency 2