CAS CAS Sensory Processing & Integration Competency 3

Question 1

The vestibular system is primarily responsible for processing:

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Movement, balance, and spatial orientation

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Taste and smell

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Pain and temperature

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Visual and auditory information

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of interoceptive awareness difficulty in an individual with ASD?

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Difficulty identifying internal body signals such as hunger, thirst, or pain

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Inability to recognize letters or words

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Avoidance of loud sounds

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Seeking out spinning movements frequently

Question 3

When designing a sensory-supportive classroom for students with ASD, which practice best supports diverse sensory needs?

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Creating designated quiet zones and active sensory spaces within the classroom

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Using only visual schedules

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Eliminating all sensory input from the environment

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Requiring all students to sit still for extended periods

Question 4

Research suggests that sensory processing difficulties in ASD are linked to differences in:

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Neurological processing in the brain and nervous system

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Social motivation only

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Language acquisition exclusively

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Memory consolidation

Question 5

Which professional most commonly leads sensory integration assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD?

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Occupational therapist

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Speech-language pathologist

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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School psychologist

Question 6

A CAS specialist observing a nonverbal student with ASD who repeatedly bites their hand should first consider:

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Assessing whether the behavior may serve a sensory or communicative function

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Implementing a punishment-based procedure

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Ignoring the behavior entirely

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Referring the student for psychiatric medication