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A Needs Assessment should collect data from...

Internal library statistics only. External community scanning results only. The library director. Both Internal information and External community input.

A child with autism may react differently to sights, sounds, smells, or the way something feels. These are examples of:

Sensory issues Stimming Impulsiveness Echolalia

A needs assessment results should…

provide limited data to analyze. include evaluation criteria for a new program. include content for a new program. include objectives for improvement based on the data collected.

Complete the following statement: Children with autism may have problems with....

Acquiring speech or language skills. Understanding sarcasm or jokes. Recognizing body language. All of the above.

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 could an existing book discussion program be changed to be more inclusive?

Ask simple Who? What? When? Where? and Why? questions. Read only one type of book. Ask a rapid series of open-ended questions. Require visual attention the entire time.

How many cases of autism have an identified genetic cause?

33% 80 % 100% 15%

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.

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

True False

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

There is a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Fact Fiction

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 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 a behavior that the Libraries and Autism video recommends to ignore, because they are not harmful?

Loud interaction with others Meltdowns and tantrums Destructive behavior Pacing or rocking

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 “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 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.

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

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

True False

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 best defines autism?

A mental illness A developmental disability A communicable disease 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.

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 genetic risk factor for ASD?

Having a sibling with ASD Having grandparents with ASD Having one, specific genetic mutation that has been identified as causing ASD. Being female

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

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 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 for libraries to provide supports like social stories, orientations, and sensory maps for people with autism?

These supports will increase the comfort level of people with autism with your library These supports will answer every question people with autism will have about your library These supports will reduce the burden on your staff because people can access them on their own These supports will show caregivers that your library is a welcoming place

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

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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