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_______ percent of people with ASD have not been employed in their early 20’s. This is the lowest employment rate for people with disabilities.

32% 42% 50% 73%

A library is starting a new program that will depend on full participation from library staff. If not all participate the program will be impossible to implement. What are library staff members considered?

Primary Stakeholders Secondary Stakeholders Key Stakeholders Integral Stakeholders

Children with autism are likely to show which of the following characteristics?

Hyperactivity Short attention span Aggressive or self-injurious behavior All of the above

Complete the following statement: Children with autism may have problems with....

Acquiring speech or language skills. Understanding sarcasm or jokes. Recognizing body language. All of the above.

Complete the following statement: People who have ASD come from....

All nationalities. All ethnicities. All cultures. All of the above.

Complete the following statement: The original 1998 study that implicated the MMR vaccine as a cause of autism...

has been retracted. has been disproven by multiple scientific studies. contained falsified data. All of the above

Current screening tools can only detect ASD at about 4 years old.

True False

Leo Kanner, the doctor who identified autism as its own condition, believed that autism was caused by which of the following?

Unloving mothers Biological fathers Antibiotics Overindulgent mothers

Michael Carley, author of Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum (2016), says people with autism should not be “forced to lie” on a job interview. However, he does suggest candidates act professionally by…

Focusing on logic. Talking about the little things they do enjoy about the company. Talking about what makes sense to them about the company. All of the above

Sensory maps are a support for people with autism that

Provide tactile stimulation for maps in your library’s collection Teach children with autism what a visit to the library will be like Provide information about the level of sensory stimulation that may be present in each area of your library Teach children with autism how to use the library

The 1998 study that promoted the myth of a link between autism and vaccines reported that autism was caused by which of the following procedures?

Flu shots The DPT vaccine The MMR vaccine The chicken pox vaccine

The following are all ways to properly collect useful data except…

Looking at internal library statistics and service usage. Sending surveys to patrons with autism and their families, asking what they need from the library. Requiring all patrons who visit the library on a particular day to fill out a questionnaire. Asking the local school district for input regarding the community’s population of students with ASD and family needs.

Thimerosal has been removed from childhood vaccines.

Fact Fiction

What could be a component of a sensory storytime?

Items to touch or smell Loud noises Repetitive songs Both A and C

What is a Primary Stakeholder?

A group of people who are impacted only as a result of the actions taken by the library. A group of people who are impacted directly by the actions taken by the library. A group of people that is partially responsible for the actions of the library, which could not be possible without them. The library staff.

What is a behavior that the Libraries and Autism video recommends to ignore, because they are not harmful?

Loud interaction with others Meltdowns and tantrums Destructive behavior Pacing or rocking

What is one way parents can prepare their children for a library visit?

Create a social story. Have the librarian visit the home ahead of time. Go right after school. Visit at the library's busiest time.

What is the CDC's 2018 number for how many children have autism?

1 in 28 1 in 59 1 in 100 1 in 250

What is the term for the behavioral practice of repeating others' words and phrases?

Stimming Restricted interests Echolalia Social deficits

What of the following is an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

A baby born after their due date Low birth weight Large head circumference Birth via a C-section

Which of the following are services that colleges can provide for their students with ASD?

A summer program for students preparing for college Employment preparedness training Emphasis on strengthening existing skills All of the above

Which of the following behaviors should NOT be ignored, even when exhibited by patrons with autism?

Inappropriate sexual behaviors Rocking, wiggling, and pacing Loud noises Repetitive behaviors

Which of the following is an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

Vaginal birth High birth weight A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant Very premature birth

Which of the following should be included in a library orientation for a person with autism?

What they can use in the library Where they can sit How to ask for help if they need it All of the above

Why are employers hesitant to hire people with autism?

They are nervous about the possible accommodations they may have to make. Employers believe accommodations come at a high cost. Employers are scared they may not work out and firing someone is complicated. All of the above

Why could key informants be beneficial in collecting data?

Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment.Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment. Key informants can replace all other data collection methods. Key informants provide assumptions about the community in quick interviews in which there is no need to go into great detail. Key informants have first-hand experience and concrete knowledge about the community and can provide qualitative in-depth information regarding what is happening in the community.

Why does self-worth affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

People with disabilities can often enter a depressive state in which they feel they are not good enough for certain jobs and thus do not seek employment. If an employer knows his employee has low self-worth they will likely fire them in fear of having to provide assistance/support. Self-worth does not affect a person's ability to find a job but does make it difficult for someone to keep a job because they hate what they are doing and will eventually quit. All of the above

Why is autism called a "spectrum disorder?"

It manifests in a variety of different ways. It can impact each person who has it differently. People who have autism need different levels of support. All of the above.

Why is it important for libraries to provide supports like social stories, orientations, and sensory maps for people with autism?

These supports will increase the comfort level of people with autism with your library These supports will answer every question people with autism will have about your library These supports will reduce the burden on your staff because people can access them on their own These supports will show caregivers that your library is a welcoming place

_______ percent of libraries offer online job and employment resources.

25% 55% 72% 96%

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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