Chapter 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Two Children

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Two Children

This clip focuses on two eleven-year-old boys with autism. Their behavioral differences and similarities illustrate that autism is characterized by a spectrum of disorders.

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1. Which of the following statements is true of both Lawrence and James?

James was a toddler when he was diagnosed while Lawrence was diagnosed once in school.

They do not make much eye contact and treat people as objects.

They both have decent language skills.

Neither of them likes to watch videos.

Correct!

Incorrect. They do not make much eye contact and treat people as objects.

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2. What is the “triad of impairments” that characterizes autism?

poor social engagement, poor communication skills, poor expression of emotion

poor expression of emotion, poor communication skills, poor imagination

poor social engagement, poor expression of emotion, poor imagination

poor social engagement, poor communication skills, poor imagination

Correct!

Incorrect. It is characterized by poor social engagement, poor communication skills, and poor imagination.

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3. Which of the following statements is most correct regarding the state of autism today?

It is an incurable disorder that occurs only in early childhood.

It is a lifetime disorder with a decreasing number of diagnoses.

It is a curable disorder that can occur at any age.

It is an incurable, lifelong disorder with an increasing number of diagnoses.

Correct!

Incorrect. It is an incurable, lifelong disorder with an increasing number of diagnoses.

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Chapter 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Two Children

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Two Children

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