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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Special Education

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Special Education.
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What is the primary characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

  1. Difficulty with social interaction and communication

  2. Intellectual disability

  3. Physical impairments

  4. Sensory processing issues

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary characteristic of ASD is difficulty with social interaction and communication.

Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of ASD?

  1. Difficulty with social interaction

  2. Difficulty with communication

  3. Repetitive behaviors and restricted interests

  4. Intellectual disability

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intellectual disability is not a core symptom of ASD.

What is the most common type of ASD?

  1. Autistic disorder

  2. Asperger's syndrome

  3. Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)

  4. Childhood disintegrative disorder

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autistic disorder is the most common type of ASD.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of individuals with ASD?

  1. Difficulty with social cues

  2. Difficulty with eye contact

  3. Difficulty with understanding emotions

  4. Difficulty with abstract thinking

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Difficulty with abstract thinking is not a common characteristic of individuals with ASD.

What is the average age of diagnosis for ASD?

  1. 2 years old

  2. 4 years old

  3. 6 years old

  4. 8 years old

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average age of diagnosis for ASD is 4 years old.

Which of the following is NOT a common intervention for individuals with ASD?

  1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

  2. Speech therapy

  3. Occupational therapy

  4. Medication

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medication is not a common intervention for individuals with ASD.

What is the primary goal of special education for individuals with ASD?

  1. To help individuals with ASD learn academic skills

  2. To help individuals with ASD develop social skills

  3. To help individuals with ASD develop independent living skills

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of special education for individuals with ASD is to help them learn academic skills, develop social skills, and develop independent living skills.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of special education placement for individuals with ASD?

  1. Self-contained classroom

  2. Resource room

  3. Inclusion classroom

  4. Homebound instruction

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Homebound instruction is not a common type of special education placement for individuals with ASD.

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. A federal law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education

  2. A state law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education

  3. A federal law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate private education

  4. A state law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate private education

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IDEA is a federal law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of IDEA?

  1. A free and appropriate public education

  2. An individualized education program (IEP)

  3. Least restrictive environment (LRE)

  4. Due process

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

A free and appropriate private education is not a requirement of IDEA.

What is the purpose of an IEP?

  1. To outline the student's present levels of performance

  2. To establish annual goals for the student

  3. To determine the appropriate educational placement for the student

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of an IEP is to outline the student's present levels of performance, establish annual goals for the student, and determine the appropriate educational placement for the student.

Which of the following is NOT a common component of an IEP?

  1. Present levels of performance

  2. Annual goals

  3. Special education services

  4. Related services

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Related services are not a common component of an IEP.

What is the LRE?

  1. The least restrictive environment in which a student with a disability can receive a free and appropriate public education

  2. The most restrictive environment in which a student with a disability can receive a free and appropriate public education

  3. The environment in which a student with a disability can receive the most intensive special education services

  4. The environment in which a student with a disability can receive the least intensive special education services

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LRE is the least restrictive environment in which a student with a disability can receive a free and appropriate public education.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when determining the LRE for a student with a disability?

  1. The student's disability

  2. The student's needs

  3. The student's preferences

  4. The cost of providing special education services

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cost of providing special education services is not a factor that should be considered when determining the LRE for a student with a disability.

What is due process?

  1. A legal process that ensures that parents and students have the right to participate in the decision-making process regarding the student's education

  2. A legal process that ensures that parents and students have the right to challenge the school district's decisions regarding the student's education

  3. A legal process that ensures that parents and students have the right to both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Due process is a legal process that ensures that parents and students have the right to participate in the decision-making process regarding the student's education and to challenge the school district's decisions regarding the student's education.

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