Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

A key stakeholder…

is indirectly affected by the program/service itself. is directly affected by the program/service itself. makes the program/service possible. has no influence on the program/service.

Autism is diagnosed in boys and girls at equal rates.

True False

Before interpreting any data collected you must first...

Understand for whom and for what purpose you are analyzing this information. Have a project plan in place. Initiate a new program or service. Present results you believe the data will show.

Complete the following statement: Exposure to environmental risk factors for ASD...

Guarantees a child will have ASD Increases a child's risk for ASD Does not guarantee that a child will have ASD Both b and c

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

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

How can a librarian begin to build relationships with people with autism?

Assert superiority over the family. Speak directly to the person with autism. Strictly enforce library rules. Talk only to the caregiver.

How can staff help make first-time library visits for children with ASD feel welcoming?

Hug the child. Give a tour of the library. Ask open-ended questions. Introduce them to a lot of people.

How can you develop autism awareness in all library users?

Post signage explaining that your library is autism friendly Create displays of autism related materials during autism awareness month in April Incorporate stories that promote autism awareness during story time as appropriate All of the above

In order to reach the most people and collect a wide variety of data, you may want to consider…

Using mail, telephone, and email to reach a wide population Asking only key informants Creating a focus group with few members. Asking only those who visit the library.

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

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 original Lancet study positing a link between autism and vaccines has been retracted.

Fact Fiction

There is a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Fact Fiction

What is an example of a recommended skills training workshop for people on the spectrum?

A creative writing class A cooking class A glassblowing class A woodworking class

What is the “Spectrum of Behavioral Permissibility” according to Michael Carley, author of Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum (2016)?

The range of behavior accepted in all jobs. A spectrum of behavior ranging from the Arts (high acceptance of eccentricities) to the Military (low acceptance of eccentricities) The range of behavior accepted by people with disabilities in jobs related only to the library. Both a and b.

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

What role might different genetic mutations play in ASD?

Different mutations might cause different symptoms. Different mutations might cause the severity of different symptoms. Different mutations might increase someone's risk for ASD. All of the above.

What social media tools are appropriate to connect with other people affected by ASD.

No social media tools are appropriate to connect with other people affected by ASD. Any social media tool could be used to connect with other people affected by ASD. Facebook ONLY. Twitter or Instagram ONLY.

Which aspects of the library will have the most direct impact on autism awareness among the entire library community?

The collection and signage Location of bathrooms, phones, and drinking fountains Availability of iPads, computers, and room to play Fundraising efforts

Which of the following accommodations would be considered autism-friendly?

Making sure that the library is silent or as close to silent as possible. Providing access to information about what a user with autism can expect at the library. Ensuring that users are informed that they should not interact with or bother users with autism, no matter how they behave. Providing a sensory room that stimulates all of the senses and directing all library users with autism to stay in it at all times.

Which of the following causes autism?

Thimerosal found in vaccines Mercury The MMR vaccine, specifically None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a principle of universal design?

Equitable use Aesthetic use Flexibility in use Simple and intuitive use

Which of the following is a reason to reduce noise throughout your library?

Libraries should be quiet places Loud noises may contribute to sensory overload in people with autism Library users need to concentrate It is a principle of Universal Design

Which of the following is an essential component of showing a Sensory Movie?

Allowing viewers to move around and make noise Limiting food and drinks Raising the volume of the film Total darkness

Which of the following is true about the language skills of a person with autism?

While some people with autism are nonverbal, others are highly verbal. Most people with autism are highly verbal. Most people with autism are nonverbal. None 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 resources in the library collection has been shown to have a direct impact on social skills for patrons with ASD?

Puppets for imaginative play Local history archives Serious games on the computer Video cameras and digital cameras

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 does transportation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

Unless one lives in a city, affordable transportation may not be a reality. Adults with autism may not be able to get to a job without affordable transportation. Transportation businesses can refuse to transport people with autism. All people with autism cannot drive, thus making it very difficult to get to their jobs. All of the above

Why is it important to provide library staff with training opportunities on working with individuals with disabilities?

To teach effective techniques for providing services for users with disabilities and for working with colleagues with disabilities To teach about the needs of people with disabilities both as users and employees, and laws applicable to the rights of people with disabilities as they impact library services To sensitize them to issues affecting people with disabilities All of the above

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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