SPCE 680 Final - Questions with Verified Answers Research studying the semantic memory of low functioning individuals with ASD has found _____________ .
... [Show More] more research is needed to confirm or disconfirm semantic memory impairments as it relates to learning disabilities among individuals with ASD. Within the text, SLI refers to _____________ . specific language impairment. Socio-cultural deprivation is one of the four likely causes of learning disability in lower-functioning individuals with ASD. True Infants with incipient autism are just as likely to look at the mouth of someone as their typically developed peers. False Research conducted by Schuh and Eigsti (2012) found the component of working memory known as the phonological loop functions less efficiently among individuals with ASD compared to typically developed individuals. True As stated in our text, with the High Functioning Language-Normal Group, it is common to find a moderate impairment of word/phrase meaning but an idiosyncratic usage of words or phrases. False Difficulties with the neuropsychological systems of metalizing and episodic memory can result with in an impaired sense of self among individuals with ASD. True An 23 year-old female with diagnosis of Asperger's argues against the movement of prevention and finding a cure. What movement is she aligned with at this time? The neurodiversity movement. Given medical advances, it is now possible to identify whether a fetus has the potential to later develop an ASD. This statement is completely false. Indicate which of the following treatments has proven effective by evidenced-based research. (swimming with dolphins, getting a large dog, using an oxygen chamber, using special brushes). None of the above have been shown to be effective treatments. Which of the following designs have been used to study the efficacy of treatments used with individuals with ASD? A. Open label designs B. Crossover designs C. Parallel designs D. Single-subject experimental designs What makes evidenced-based treatments standout compared to other less established treatments ____________. is that they have been found to be consistently effective. Experts generally agree that there is currently no 100 percent successful cure for autism. True Melatonin has not been found to be effective in the treatment of sleep problems in children with ASD. False Which of the following treatments does not belong under evidenced-based non-physical treatments with high efficacy? Early Bird Treatment Program Which of the following treatments does not belong under borderline evidenced-based non-physical treatments? Picture Exchange Communication System One argument against prevention and cure is it might eliminate individuals with ASD who are making significant contributions to society. True According to our text, during middle and high school, which question(s) is an assessment focused on answering? What does he or she need now in the way of instruction or supports? What services and supports will be needed in the future? What services is he or she eligible for? Which of the following is considered the "gold standard" of parent report measures for diagnosis beginning at a developmental age of two? Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised According to our text, assessments at which age are often actually "reassessments"? Elementary school Which of the following is the down-side to using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule?
It is expensive to purchase It is time consuming to learn, administer, and score Which of the following behaviors in infants is not strongly associated with a later diagnosis of ASD? Increased responding to name As part of the initial diagnostic assessment you should provide recommendations which include of the following except? Explain the different theories of intervention to the parents in detail Screening for ASD or other developmental concerns in groups of children for whom developmental concerns have already been raised is considered a _______________. Level 2 screening At what age is a diagnosis of ASD found to be very stable? 3 years In those with ASD, which of the following skills tend to not develop to the same extent as IQ and language skills? Academic skills Vocational skills Daily living skills When comparing developmental test scores administered at or after 2 years of age to measured skills of those with ASD, there tends to be significant variability over time. Which of the following is false in relation to children with ASD after the age of two? Behavioral symptoms become more intense throughout childhood, but then drop off in adulthood Which of the following assessments has a version specifically designed for use with children on the autism spectrum? The Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Age Children - Present and Lifetime Version Which of the following is not identified as a problem in using self-report to identify comorbid disorders in children with ASD? Individuals with ASD tend to attribute their emotional states to other people and not internalize them Which of the following is true in regards to anxiety in individuals with ASD? Anxiety seems to increase with age in ASD Which of the following is a complication in assessment of comorbidities in ASD? Symptoms of another condition may look different in the context of ASD Symptom expression may be influenced by lowered cognitive capacity ASD involves differences in socioemotional expression that will affect social responsiveness during assessment and overall clinical impressions Which of the following is not one of the symptoms used to differentiate tic disorder from ASD stereotypical behavior? Individuals with tic disorder have motor and vocal tics whereas individuals with ASD have just one of the two Which assessment is considered the "gold standard" in evaluating psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescents? The Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Age Children - Present and Lifetime Version Which of the following is not a symptom of depression when comorbid with ASD? Decrease in social behavior Which of the following anxiety disorders is the most difficult to differentiate from ASD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder Which of the following is true in regards to the prevalence of depression? The rate of depression is higher in high-functioning individuals with ASD than in the general population Two large studies found that over what percent of individuals with ASD were above diagnostic threshold for another emotional or behavioral disorder? 70% Schools are under a high degree of scrutiny because they are held accountable to all of the following except? National Association of School Psychologists In reflection on the school as a system, Ringeisen et al. adopted a three-level model of how schools operate. What are the three levels? Individual, organization, and state/national In the study conducted to assess diagnostic assessment practices in schools the authors reported which was most utilized? Most schools used more than one assessment tool Accomplishing the goal of introducing and successfully using new methods requires which of the following? Effort on the part of researchers, teachers, and school psychologists Support from the school board and government Support from individuals in the position to set goals for the school [Show Less]