Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

A key stakeholder…

is indirectly affected by the program/service itself. is directly affected by the program/service itself. makes the program/service possible. has no influence on the program/service.

A library is starting a new program that will depend on full participation from library staff. If not all participate the program will be impossible to implement. What are library staff members considered?

Primary Stakeholders Secondary Stakeholders Key Stakeholders Integral Stakeholders

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.

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.

At what point are neurodevelopmental disorders like autism likely to have an onset?

Usually during middle school Usually before grade school Usually in high school Usually in early adulthood

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.

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

Many people find certain jobs, such as paper handling or factory work monotonous, while people with ASD may find it comforting. Why do some people with autism enjoy these lines of work?

They get to talk with others on the job They get to try new things every day They enjoy the repetition They do not like to be challenged mentally or physically

The 1998 study that promoted the myth of a link between autism and vaccines reported that autism was caused by which of the following procedures?

Flu shots The DPT vaccine The MMR vaccine The chicken pox vaccine

The National Collaboration on Workforce and Disability for Youth…

provides assistance to state and local workforce systems to better serve youth with disabilities Strives to connect with underserved/disconnected youth. is comprised of partners with expertise in education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development and family issues. All of the above

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 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 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 of the following is an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

A baby born after their due date Low birth weight Large head circumference Birth via a C-section

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

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

True False

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 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 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 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 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 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 D&I Representation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

D&I representation does not affect a person with autism’s ability to find/ keep employment. The autism community is over represented, which forces people with autism to compete for certain jobs. People with disabilities, especially those that are not apparent, are underrepresented in company strategies to hire minority populations. D&I representation only focuses on hiring people under the age of 30 with disabilities, making it hard for adults with autism to find employment.

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

People with disabilities can often enter a depressive state in which they feel they are not good enough for certain jobs and thus do not seek employment. If an employer knows his employee has low self-worth they will likely fire them in fear of having to provide assistance/support. Self-worth does not affect a person's ability to find a job but does make it difficult for someone to keep a job because they hate what they are doing and will eventually quit. All of the above

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

Autism Pre-Test

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