Thimerosal, an ingredient found in has now been discredited.
a. paint used in childrens furniture
b. ADHD medication c. vaccinations
d. soy-based formulas
[Ques. 2] Current research suggests that autism spectrum disorders have a genetic component.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 3] are brain cells that respond equally whether we perform an action or someone else performs the same action. This process has been found to be dysfunctional in children with autism.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
[Ques. 4] During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a widespread belief that the cause of autism was
a. a lack of oxygen to the brain.
b. a head trauma prior to the child's first birthday. c. poor nutrition.
d. a cold and unfeeling mother.
[Ques. 5]
Autism spectrum disorders are
disorders that lead to deficits in the child's ability to
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communicate, understand language, play, develop social skills, and relate to others.
a. learning
b. behavioral c. emotional
d. neurological
[Ques. 6] Children with Asperger's syndrome
a. are often high functioning with autism-like symptoms.
b. may develop normally for the first four or five years and then regress in their development. c. are also intellectually disabled.
d. have language impairments but are not socially impaired.
[Ques. 7] Autism can result in serious developmental delay in many areas, especially in the area of
a. visual capacity.
b. muscle tone and coordination.
c. social and communication skills. d. physical growth.
[Ques. 8] Autism Spectrum Disorder includes which of following?
a. Turner's syndrome
b. Intellectual disabilities
c. Childhood disintegrative disorders d. Language impaired
[Ques. 9] are related disorders that affect a childs social development and ability to communicate.
They include unusual behavioral manifestations such as repetitive motor movements.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
[Ques. 10] Sergio exhibits the social problems typical of autism but he is highly intelligent and has age-appropriate language skills. What is the name of this type of autism?
a. Aspergers syndrome
b. PDD-NOS
c. Rhett syndrome
d. Child disintegrative disorder
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