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Chapter 18: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Samih Samaha)

Multiple Choice

1. What disorder is defined by a client’s persistent impairments in reciprocal social communication and interactions?

a. Dual diagnosis

b. Substance abuse disorder

c. Bipolar disorder

*d. Autism spectrum disorder

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Definition and Diagnosis

Question Type: MC

2. What type of behaviors does a child use to self-regulate by humming and flapping hands?

a. Self-determination

b. Self-care

*c. Self-stimulatory

d. Autistic behaviors

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Definition and Diagnosis

Question Type: MC

3. What are two behavioral deficits under which a diagnosis of autism spectrum may fall?

a. Social and emotional

*b. Social and physical

c. Physical and emotional

d. Psychological and mental

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: DSM-5 Diagnosing Criteria

Question Type: MC

4. How many of the four symptoms must be displayed in order for a person to meet criteria for diagnosis?

a. 1

*b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: DSM-5 Diagnosing Criteria

Question Type: MC

5. What phase begins immediately after diagnosis?

a. Transition

b. Assessment

*c. Intervention

d. Treatment

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Post Diagnosis

Question Type: MC

6. What type of behaviors are classified as restricted repetitive patterns of motion manifested when they show limited range of participation in activities?

a. Social behaviors

*b. Physical behaviors

c. Emotional behaviors

d. Psychological behaviors

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Definition and diagnosis

Question Type: MC

7. What is the primary criterion for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder?

*a. Social deficits

b. Physical behaviors

c. Reciprocal communications

d. Restricted and repetitive patterns

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Definition and diagnosis

Question Type: MC

8. What are two behaviors displayed by children with autism spectrum disorder to self-regulate?

a. Jumping around and touching objects

b. Laughing and constantly moving

c. Flapping hands and rocking

*d. Walking in circles and pacing back and forth

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Definition and Diagnosis

Question Type: MC

True/False

1. The model used to help account for how a client’s attributes influence their care is intersectional model of assessment.

*a. True

b. False

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge or Comprehension

Answer Location: Meta-framework analysis: Micro systems

Question Type: TF

2. Autism spectrum disorder is associated with other psychiatric disorders and rarely standalone.

*a. True

b. False

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge or Comprehension

Answer Location: Micro-Comorbidity

Question Type: TF

3. Non-medication-based intervention options include play therapy and behavioral-based therapy.

*a. True

b. False

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Interventions

Question Type: TF

4. The ABC Model explores the antecedent of the behavior, the behavior, and the resulting consequences.

*a. True

b. False

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions

Question Type: TF

5. The two biggest obstacles faced by clinicians and clients reciprocally are transference and countertransference issues.

a. True

*b. False

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Transference and Countertransference

Question Type: TF

6. Self-stimulatory behaviors are used to help children with autism spectrum disorder learn to interact with others.

a. True

*b. False

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Definition and Diagnosis

Question Type: TF

7. The symptoms for a DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder diagnosis must be pervasive and noticed at birth to meet criteria.

a. True

*b. False

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: DSM-5 Diagnosing Criteria

Question Type: TF

8. At the micro level, working with communities and agencies to get the client engaged is important.

a. True

*b. False

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Mezzo systems

Question Type: TF

9. After the needs for the person with autism spectrum disorder are identified, the next step is hosting an individualized education plan meeting at the school level.

*a. True

b. False

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Mezzo systems

Question Type: TF

Short Answer

Type: S

1. What one action can be taken at the macro level to advance the efforts for persons with autism spectrum disorder?

*a. One action that can be taken at the macro level includes legally guaranteeing access to services to individuals in need of specialized assistance.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Macro Systems

Question Type: SA

Type: S

2. Who are the primary and secondary gatekeepers for access to an individual with autism spectrum disorder?

*a. Parents are the primary gatekeepers for access to an individual with autism spectrum disorder. Secondary gatekeepers who may serve in this capacity are daycare teachers, mental health professionals, and social workers.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Introduction

Question Type: SA

Essay

Type: E

1. Describe some of the tasks at the post-diagnosis phase.

*a. After a diagnosis, intervention begins. However, before intervention begins several tasks are completed with the provider and the client. These tasks may include completing a psychiatric evaluation, participating in a comorbidity assessment, providing intensive behavioral play and social skills therapies, and awaiting results while agreeing on an Individualized Education Plan.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Post Diagnosis

Question Type: ESS

Type: E

2. Describe at least three features of autism spectrum disorder.

*a. There are many aspects of autism spectrum disorder. As the research grows there is still no clear cause of the disorder. Therefore, it is recommended that early intervention be sought upon observation of symptoms. Frontline staff can assess for symptoms, then a professional assessment should be conducted thereafter. Primary gatekeepers through this process are parents followed by daycare teachers, mental health professionals, and social workers.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Introduction

Question Type: ESS