Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

____________ is a good option for some adults with autism seeking to become more comfortable in the physical workplace and gain more experience before becoming employed.

Online training Networking Volunteering Skype

A Needs Assessment…

Reveals the influences acting on the library. Reveals gaps in services. Informs a vision for future development. All of the above.

Books with a positive storyline featuring a character with autism can…

Help children with autism relate to the character, as well as the story. Discourage children with autism, who will view the book negatively. Help families and peers of those with autism better understand the disability. Both A and C.

Children with ASD are often diagnosed with other conditions first.

True False

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations always include behavioral evaluations and may include other tests.

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

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 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.

If a child with autism is exhibiting behaviors that are bothering other library users, which of the following methods would be an appropriate intervention?

Attempting to redirect the attention of the child Asking the child a very basic social question such as, “What is your favorite book?” Asking patrons nearby if they would like to relocate All of the above

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

Thimerosal has been removed from childhood vaccines.

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 the CDC's 2018 number for how many children have autism?

1 in 28 1 in 59 1 in 100 1 in 250

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 should library staff do when library users with autism exhibit behaviors like rocking, humming, or pacing?

Try to change the person’s behavior Explain to the person that he or she is being disruptive to other patrons Ignore the behavior Call security or 911

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 creating community partnerships it is important to maintain momentum. What are the 6 R’s for maintaining engagement?

Recognition, Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, Rewards, Rest Recognition, Respect, Role, Relationships, Rewards, Revival Responsibility, Respect, Role, Relationships, Rewards, Results Recognition, Respect, Role, Relationships, Rewards, Results

Which of the following aspects of a library would need the LEAST attention in creating an autism-friendly environment?

Circulation policies Developing the collection Library staff training Design of library space

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 causes autism?

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

Which of the following is NOT a tip from the ASCLA tip sheet on serving people with ASD?

Communicate directly with the patron when possible, not the caregiver. Keep lights bright. Determine the preferred communication style (verbal, sign language, written notes, a communication board), and defer to that preference. Keep your language simple and concrete.

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 an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

Vaginal birth High birth weight A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant Very premature birth

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 is true about genetic factors and ASD?

People without ASD have some genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. People without ASD have no genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. Every person with ASD has the same genetic mutations. Every case of ASD has an identified genetic cause.

Which of the following is true about the language skills of a person with autism?

While some people with autism are nonverbal, others are highly verbal. Most people with autism are highly verbal. Most people with autism are nonverbal. None of the above.

Which of the following of Central Library’s policies and procedures is the LEAST autism-friendly?

StoryTime will begin at the same time each Friday. Patrons are limited to 1 hour of computer usage. The library is a quiet place, so everyone must speak no louder than a whisper. The loan period for books is 3 weeks.

Why could key informants be beneficial in collecting data?

Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment.Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment. Key informants can replace all other data collection methods. Key informants provide assumptions about the community in quick interviews in which there is no need to go into great detail. Key informants have first-hand experience and concrete knowledge about the community and can provide qualitative in-depth information regarding what is happening in the community.

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.

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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