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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.

An 8-year-old child who has autism wants to participate in your story and craft activity. You do not know the child well, and the activity begins soon. Which supports could be beneficial, considering that you do not have time to learn more about

Visual cues (such as posters or signs) about expected behavior. A visual schedule of the order of events projected or posted--use an indicator to visually show what part of the schedule you are on at all times. Making sure the child knows where he or she can go if at any time he or she feels overwhelmed (a calming place). 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

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

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

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

Posters Touch screens Glasses Cameras

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 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.

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

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.

Parents typically start expressing concern that their child may have autism when the child is what age?

Less than one year old About 18-24 months old About 3 years old About 5-6 years old

People with autism often feel socially isolated. A study conducted by The Drexel University School of Public Health in 2015 revealed that “1 in ____ young people with autism was completely isolated — meaning he or she had not seen or spoken with friends i

4 5 10 20

Screening results have false positives.

True False

There is not a link between mercury and autism.

Fact Fiction

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 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 SWOT analysis?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opinions, Threats Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Tests Surprises, Worries, Opportunities, Threats

What is an employment gap in relation to people with autism?

Employers who refuse to hire those with autism A significant gap in employment rates between people with autism and other groups of people. This includes neurotypicals and people with varying disabilities other than autism. Jobs that are not suitable for people with autism The gap between high school and the career world in which young adults with autism have difficulty finding a job

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 should you include in a press release you create to announce your library is autism friendly?

Any special training your staff has taken to increase their awareness of autism Items in your collection that are autism friendly or that assist those who need more information about ASD Programs or services your library offers for people with autism All of the above

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 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 that may be exhibited by children with autism requires the most concern for caregivers?

Not laughing at jokes Reacting differently to the way something feels Showing no fear of dangerous things Flipping objects repetitively

Which of the following best defines autism?

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

Which of the following causes autism?

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

Which of the following efforts to accommodate the needs of users with autism would be reasonable?

Allowing users with autism to express themselves by ignoring destructive behavior. Never looking at users with autism when speaking to them because it makes them uncomfortable. Ensuring access to a well-developed collection of e-books and audiobooks. Providing access to social stories and maps of the library both on the webpage and at the circulation desk.

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 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

_______ percent of libraries offer online job and employment resources.

25% 55% 72% 96%

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