Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

After a needs assessment is conducted, a librarian should...

immediately discontinue programs or services that are deemed “ineffective” or “unpopular.” Immediately initiate a new program. Speak with team members to decide the best way to implement gradual change and improvement. Both a and b.

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: 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

Getting a formal diagnosis of autism is a two-step process: developmental screening and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

True False

Having a collection of resources about autism and fiction with characters with autism can have all of the following benefits except

Educating other users in the library about autism, which will build tolerance, understanding and acceptance Helping people with autism and their caregivers to better understand and help themselves Ensuring that library users with autism feel welcomed and a part of the community Complying with federal autism mandates and state laws

In any situation in which information is being collected from a human subject, the person or group must voluntarily participate. This is referred to as…

Human subject protection Privacy clause Key informant protection Key stakeholder privacy

It is not the parents’ faults that their children are diagnosed with autism.

Fact Fiction

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

Many people find certain jobs, such as paper handling or factory work monotonous, while people with ASD may find it comforting. Why do some people with autism enjoy these lines of work?

They get to talk with others on the job They get to try new things every day They enjoy the repetition They do not like to be challenged mentally or physically

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

Social stories can be used to

Provide children with autism with reading material Teach new skills or routines to children with autism Show library staff how to interact with people with autism Teach children about autism

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

Fact Fiction

The original Lancet study positing a link between autism and vaccines has been retracted.

Fact Fiction

To what does "Universal Design" refer?

“providing services in a variety of languages” “creating products, systems, and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation.” “removing furniture to create an open space” None of the above

What is a source you might provide on a resource guide?

Information about local parent support groups DVDs on disability-related subjects Both A and B None of the above

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 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 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 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

What type of toy has been proven useful in ASD therapy?

Barbies Furbies Legos Stickers

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 is a diagnostic criterion for autism?

Symptoms must affect a person's day-to-day ability to function. An inability to have a back and forth conversation, not sharing interests, and having difficulty making friends or maintaining friendships. Symptoms are present, but may not become a problem until a child is older. All of the above.

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 example of a library being flexible with policies or procedures to best serve users with autism?

Tolerating a certain level of noise in the library Letting a person with autism cut in the line to check out materials if they need to Providing self-checkout machines 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 statements about the link between vaccines and autism is true?

Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between autism and vaccines. The original study that proposed a link between vaccines and autism has been discredited. Scientists have not been able to replicate the results of the study that proposed a link between vaccines and autism. All of the above

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.

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