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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.

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.

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.

Children with ASD are often diagnosed with other conditions first.

True False

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: People who have ASD come from....

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

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 could you make an existing arts & crafts program more inclusive?

Clearly label materials. Give instructions verbally. Provide a single type of material. Require everyone to work at the same table.

In 2016, the employment market saw a trend emerging regarding adults with autism and employment opportunities. What did this movement focus on?

Target hiring and retention by major firms Autism-focused businesses Self-employment and internet based creative collectives All of the above

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

Fact Fiction

Resources for librarians seeking to assist patrons with ASD and their families include all of the following except…

Autismspeaks.org Wikipedia’s page on ASD The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Y) Blog Project ENABLE’s Resource Database

The average age of an autism diagnosis in the United States is about 4 years old.

True False

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 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 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 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 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 is having a multidisciplinary team of autism specialists helpful?

When assessing a child diagnosed with autism to make treatment recommendations When conducting a developmental screening When making sure a child with autism receives "whole person" care Both a and c

Which of the following best defines autism?

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

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 NOT an example of a community resource?

An organization that provides one-on-one tutoring for individuals of all abilities A parent support group A flyer advertising an upcoming rock concert All of the above

Which of the following is a correct statement about autism?

Medical tests can diagnose autism. Right now, there is no medical test to diagnose autism. An autism diagnosis is completely objective. People respond the same way to treatment for autism.

Which of the following is a generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

A mother who took the prescription drugs Valproic acid and Thalidomide while pregnant A mother who took antibiotics while pregnant A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant A mother who took over-the-counter painkillers while pregnant

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 would be a good job for people with autism that are not visual thinkers, but rather excel at math related topics?

Automobile mechanic Web design Engineering Drafting

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 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

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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