Quiz: Children with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
_____________ provides the means for presenting content in an alternative approach.
Instructional technology
Task analysis
Assistive technology
Computer technology
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Learned helplessness leads to
poor "rehearsal" skills.
quitting before trying a task.
a state of well-being.
improved intellectual functioning.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
The existence of three copies of chromosome 21 is characteristic of
Turner's syndrome.
Down syndrome.
PKU.
Tay-Sachs disease.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
An approach to intervention based on behavior science principles and meant to replace punitive measures
for behavior control is
FAS.
PBIS.
UDL.
IPM.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
Central processing, one of the major components of information processing, is best described as the
auditory perception of a stimulus.
visual perception of a stimulus.
classification of a stimulus through the use of memory, reasoning, and evaluation.
choice of a single response from among many possible responses.
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
In the Information Processing Model, central processing includes all of the following EXCEPT
sensory input.
memory.
classification.
evaluation.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
In reciprocal teaching
the teacher controls the teaching
the teacher uses direct instruction.
the teacher waits for a student to respond.
students take turns leading or teaching.
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
In most school situations, students with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities are initially
identified by the
school counselor.
principal.
school psychologist.
teacher.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
In order to be identified as having an intellectual and developmental disability, an individual must have
significant limitations in
only intellectual ability.
only adaptive skills.
only academic achievement.
both intellectual ability and adaptive skills.
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
The most obvious characteristic of children who are mildly or moderately intellectually disabled is
limited
cognitive ability.
motor ability.
verbal ability.
emotional ability.
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
As a member of Sven's IEP team, you would recommend that the IEP for a student with autism should
have as its central component
math instruction.
communication skills.
social skills.
communication and social skills.
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
Intense adherence to routines or excessive resistance to change could refer to an individual who
does not like the furniture to be arranged in the same manner for extended time periods.
pays attention to the exact route they take when driving to school.
likes to try different clothing ensembles.
hates to carry change and prefers dollar bills.
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
Autism first began to appear in research literature in the
1980s.
first half of the twentieth century.
second half of the twentieth century.
1950s.
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
Students with ASD are to be educated in
special schools.
regular education classrooms.
separate classrooms.
integrated environments to the maximum extent appropriate.
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
Andrew's mother has had great difficulty adjusting to his diagnosis of autism. She feels that it must be her
fault and his social withdrawal must be due to his retreat from some mental pain she was inflicting. What
perspective is she operating from?
Psychodynamic
Medical
Educational
Biological
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Social skill interventions are critical to teach to students with ASD because
it is necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the student.
these students are likely targets for bullying.
technology assistance is not recommended.
positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) aims to increase barriers for children.
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
The IDEA definition of autism employs _____.
significant disability affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions
a serious emotional disturbance
desire for change in daily routines
codependency
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
The ultimate goal in educational programming for students with autism is to
eliminate the disability.
prepare the student for a high quality life in their home communities.
prepare the student for supported living.
prepare the student for post-secondary education.
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
The condition called autism spectrum disorder includes the term(s)
autism.
Asperger’s Syndrome.
pervasive developmental disorder.
autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder.
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
A pervasive developmental disorder with onset prior to age 3, characterized by qualitatively
impaired social interactive and social communicative skills along with restricted and repetitive
repertoire of behavior, interests and activities is known as
savant syndrome.
autism.
Asperger's syndrome.
autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Instructional technology
Task analysis
Assistive technology
Computer technology
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Learned helplessness leads to
poor "rehearsal" skills.
quitting before trying a task.
a state of well-being.
improved intellectual functioning.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
The existence of three copies of chromosome 21 is characteristic of
Turner's syndrome.
Down syndrome.
PKU.
Tay-Sachs disease.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
An approach to intervention based on behavior science principles and meant to replace punitive measures
for behavior control is
FAS.
PBIS.
UDL.
IPM.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
Central processing, one of the major components of information processing, is best described as the
auditory perception of a stimulus.
visual perception of a stimulus.
classification of a stimulus through the use of memory, reasoning, and evaluation.
choice of a single response from among many possible responses.
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
In the Information Processing Model, central processing includes all of the following EXCEPT
sensory input.
memory.
classification.
evaluation.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
In reciprocal teaching
the teacher controls the teaching
the teacher uses direct instruction.
the teacher waits for a student to respond.
students take turns leading or teaching.
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
In most school situations, students with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities are initially
identified by the
school counselor.
principal.
school psychologist.
teacher.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
In order to be identified as having an intellectual and developmental disability, an individual must have
significant limitations in
only intellectual ability.
only adaptive skills.
only academic achievement.
both intellectual ability and adaptive skills.
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
The most obvious characteristic of children who are mildly or moderately intellectually disabled is
limited
cognitive ability.
motor ability.
verbal ability.
emotional ability.
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
As a member of Sven's IEP team, you would recommend that the IEP for a student with autism should
have as its central component
math instruction.
communication skills.
social skills.
communication and social skills.
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
Intense adherence to routines or excessive resistance to change could refer to an individual who
does not like the furniture to be arranged in the same manner for extended time periods.
pays attention to the exact route they take when driving to school.
likes to try different clothing ensembles.
hates to carry change and prefers dollar bills.
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
Autism first began to appear in research literature in the
1980s.
first half of the twentieth century.
second half of the twentieth century.
1950s.
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
Students with ASD are to be educated in
special schools.
regular education classrooms.
separate classrooms.
integrated environments to the maximum extent appropriate.
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
Andrew's mother has had great difficulty adjusting to his diagnosis of autism. She feels that it must be her
fault and his social withdrawal must be due to his retreat from some mental pain she was inflicting. What
perspective is she operating from?
Psychodynamic
Medical
Educational
Biological
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Social skill interventions are critical to teach to students with ASD because
it is necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the student.
these students are likely targets for bullying.
technology assistance is not recommended.
positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) aims to increase barriers for children.
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
The IDEA definition of autism employs _____.
significant disability affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions
a serious emotional disturbance
desire for change in daily routines
codependency
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
The ultimate goal in educational programming for students with autism is to
eliminate the disability.
prepare the student for a high quality life in their home communities.
prepare the student for supported living.
prepare the student for post-secondary education.
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
The condition called autism spectrum disorder includes the term(s)
autism.
Asperger’s Syndrome.
pervasive developmental disorder.
autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder.
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
A pervasive developmental disorder with onset prior to age 3, characterized by qualitatively
impaired social interactive and social communicative skills along with restricted and repetitive
repertoire of behavior, interests and activities is known as
savant syndrome.
autism.
Asperger's syndrome.
autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
