Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

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

According to the CDC, which of the following is a possible explanation of the variance in the rate of ASD across states?

The research method used to identify children with autism. The differences in how various communities identify children with autism. The differences in access to services available to children in different communities. All of the above.

Books with a positive storyline featuring a character with autism can…

Help children with autism relate to the character, as well as the story. Discourage children with autism, who will view the book negatively. Help families and peers of those with autism better understand the disability. Both A and C.

Children with ASD are often diagnosed with other conditions first.

True False

Complete the following statement: Environmental factors pose the most risk for ASD....

During the first 1-3 years of a child's life. The period right before, during, and immediately after birth. During the first six months of a baby's life. During the mother's pregnancy.

Leslie Long, Vice President of Adult Services for the advocacy group Autism Speaks, says people with autism may possess hidden talents that contribute to the workplace. What may be one of these hidden talents?

Communication/ Social skills Intense focus or facility with numbers and patterns Can transition to changes quickly Easily forms relationships

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

One might assume that people with autism prefer jobs in the arts because they are less rigid work environments, where there is greater behavioral permissibility. What argument disputes this assumption?

People with autism always prefer jobs in the arts because they can comfortably be themselves in the workplace. Because of the informal nature of many arts jobs, some people with autism can feel intimidated by the lack of direction. People with autism prefer jobs in the arts because they do not like the strict nature of more rigid jobs. Both a and c.

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 American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend that multidisciplinary teams help make treatment recommendations for children with autism.

Fact Fiction

The United States Department of Education offers…

Resources for providing youth with disabilities transition planning and services after high school Lists of post-secondary options for education, employment, and independent living. No assistance for youth with disabilities. Both a and b

The director of a public library is considering offering a new after school program for students with autism. Of the options listed below, what is the FIRST action the director should take before initiating the program?

Post flyers around town advertising the program. Develop a curriculum for the program based on what he or she thinks is most important. Speak with the local school district to try and create a partnership which may add value and perspective to the program and its growth. Make sure the physical space for the program is accessible for all participants.

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.

Visit checklists are a support you can provide to people with autism that are intended to:

Let people with autism plan their visit in advance and check off activities as they are completed Show staff lists of policies and procedures to follow when interacting with someone with autism Teach children with autism new social skills Mark which areas of a library are sensory friendly

What are some ways your library can use a social story?

Show children with autism what to expect in a general library visit Show children with autism what to expect in a library program Both a and b None of the above

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 networking?

Developing a resume with cover letter and references in preparation for a job interview. Applying to a number of jobs in a short amount of time to raise chances of finding employment. Interacting with other people to exchange information and develop contacts to further one's career. An online job searching tool specifically created to help people with autism find jobs.

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.

Which of the following best defines autism?

A mental illness A developmental disability A communicable disease None of the above

Which of the following is a genetic risk factor for ASD?

Having a sibling with ASD Having grandparents with ASD Having one, specific genetic mutation that has been identified as causing ASD. Being female

Which of the following is a recommended component of sensory storytime?

Reading several long books Fluorescent lighting Reading the story very loudly for all to hear Having a visual schedule

Which of the following is an adaptation you can make to your library’s physical environment to make it more comfortable for people with autism?

Providing clear and consistent signage throughout your library to cut down on uncertainty Providing minimal signage throughout the library to minimize distracting clutter Installing ultraviolet light filters on your library’s windows Installing hand dryers in all your library’s restrooms

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 is true about a child with autism?

They may become upset at minor changes to routines or patterns. They may play with the same toys the same way every time. They may be very interested in one or a very few subjects. All of the above.

Which of the following items would NOT be an appropriate space or item to provide library users with autism so that they may regulate sensory input?

Sound diffusing headphones A room that allows the user to blast loud music Toys and objects with various textures A reading cave, pop-up tent, or quiet area.

Which of the following of Central Library’s policies and procedures is the LEAST autism-friendly?

StoryTime will begin at the same time each Friday. Patrons are limited to 1 hour of computer usage. The library is a quiet place, so everyone must speak no louder than a whisper. The loan period for books is 3 weeks.

Which of the following would be a good job for people with autism that are not visual thinkers, but rather excel at math related topics?

Automobile mechanic Web design Engineering Drafting

Which of the following would be classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder?

ADD/ADHD Intellectual disabilities Communication disorders All of the above

Whose fault is it that a child has autism?

The parents' No one's Siblings' Grandparents'

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.

Autism Pre-Test

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