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A teen patron with autism is making yelping noises and rocking back and forth while reading a book. In an autism-friendly library, the librarian or library staff would….

Remind him that the library is a quiet place and ask him to refrain from making sounds. Ask him to leave. Take the book from him. Ignore the behavior.

According to a 2015 study from Drexel University School of Public Health, how many young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans during the first two years after high school?

100% of young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans. One-third of young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans. Two-thirds of young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans. All young adults with autism are guaranteed a job within the first two years after high school.

An example of an autism friendly program your library can offer is

An accessible browsing hour for people with autism and their families A story time with a very loose structure A book club that only discusses fiction Movie screenings with the sound turned all the way up

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: 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.

Complete the following statement: Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism involve symptoms.....

Of excess and deficit. That are relapsing and remitting. That can be completely cured. None of the above phrases can complete the statement.

Current screening tools can only detect ASD at about 4 years old.

True False

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

Posters Touch screens Glasses Cameras

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

How many cases of autism have an identified genetic cause?

33% 80 % 100% 15%

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

Fact Fiction

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

The original Lancet study positing a link between autism and vaccines has been retracted.

Fact Fiction

There is not a link between mercury and autism.

Fact Fiction

Thimerosal has been removed from childhood vaccines.

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

Valerie Herskowitz runs a very well-known chocolate business staffed completely by people with ASD called The Chocolate Spectrum. She believes her business is so successful because…

She lets her employees explore different areas of the job and observes where they excel and where they are most happy. She assigns specific tasks based on where she specifically needs them at the time. She lets her employees eat all the chocolate they want. She recruits only people with autism who are cognitively high.

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 Read to Rover program?

A program where attendees read to a therapy dog A program where dogs perform tricks A program where librarians read to dogs A program where attendees read stories about dogs

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 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.

When making an ASD diagnosis, a doctor does not need to have experience in developmental health.

True False

Which of the following is NOT a recommended staff development opportunity?

Visiting other libraries Hosting speakers Approaching a patron with ASD and asking questions Partnering staff together to create new, inclusive programs

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 step in conducting a community needs assessment?

Identify key stakeholders Identify existing programs and services Identify gaps in programs and services All of the above

Which of the following should be included in a library orientation for a person with autism?

What they can use in the library Where they can sit How to ask for help if they need it All of the above

Which system is disturbed in neurodevelopmental disorders?

Muscular Digestive Nervous Circulatory

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 does an employment gap exist for the autism community?

Transportation issues Corporate Diversity and Inclusion programs focus on minorities but not necessarily people with autism or other disabilities that are not “apparent” Feeling of self-worth All of the above

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

People with autism may be intimidated by social situations they are forced into in many workplaces. Employers can be intimidated by the possible accommodations they may have to make for employees with disabilities. People with autism have little ability in seeking employment and can rarely keep a job because they are intimidated by the workplace. Both A and B.

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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