Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

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.

Autism is diagnosed in boys and girls at equal rates.

True False

From the ASCLA tip sheet, what is an example of an assistive technology your library could provide?

Posters Touch screens Glasses Cameras

It is possible that boys are more likely to be referred for an autism diagnosis than girls.

True False

Neurodevelopmental disorders can include problems with:

Learning Language Motor function 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 National Collaboration on Workforce and Disability for Youth…

provides assistance to state and local workforce systems to better serve youth with disabilities Strives to connect with underserved/disconnected youth. is comprised of partners with expertise in education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development and family issues. All of the above

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 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.

The original Lancet study positing a link between autism and vaccines has been retracted.

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 Assistive Technology?

Any technological device found in a library. Any technological device that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. Technology used only by librarians to assist patrons with disabilities. A medical device that is surgically implanted.

What is an important first goal of a library orientation for a person with autism?

Start building a relationship with a person with autism Make a person with autism aware of the rules so they will not have to ask for help Prove that all library staff have gone through Project ENABLE training Teach caregivers about how to use a library

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 the average age of an autism diagnosis in the United States?

About 2 years old About 3 years old About 4 years old About 5 years old

What is the purpose for conducting a needs assessment?

To replace an existing service or program. To fill in gaps in services in order to better serve the community. To create the next book order. All of the above

What is the purpose of a serious game that is designed for people with autism?

To entertain them To provide further information about topics with which the person with autism is particularly fascinated. To teach math, spelling, and other educational topics. To teach social skills and emotion recognition

What role does social and economic status play in ASD?

Social and economic class affects who has autism. Social and economic class does not affect who has autism. Only those from lower classes have autism. Those from upper classes are more likely to have autism.

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 is NOT a way to make print materials more autism-friendly?

Requiring parental permission and/or supervision while the user enjoys the book. Including a variety of textures in the book or selecting books that have textures. Adding clips to the pages and/or laminating pages. Selecting books that have photographs rather than illustrations.

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 ADA communication regulation?

Providing a communication board Providing print materials available in alternative formats Providing accessible parking Providing tablets to patrons

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 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 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 statements is true about the genetic causes of autism?

We know that there is one, definitive combination of genetic mutations that cause ASD. No one genetic mutation or combination of genetic mutations have been shown to cause ASD. Only people with ASD have genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. Genetic mutations play no role in ASD.

Whose fault is it that a child has autism?

The parents' No one's Siblings' Grandparents'

Why are job interviews so difficult for people with autism?

People with autism feel like they cannot be themselves because of the job hiring culture which elicits learned and “appropriate” responses from interviewees. People with autism are incapable of communicating successfully one on one with employers. People with autism cannot develop successful resumes because they usually come with no experience. All of the above.

Why should you promote that your library is autism friendly to the autism community?

Any promotion is good promotion It may help you pass your next levy To make the community aware that your library is a welcoming space for them None of the above

_______ percent of libraries offer online job and employment resources.

25% 55% 72% 96%

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