Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

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 Needs Assessment…

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

ACCESS-VR is a New York State resource offering…

students with disabilities assistance during high school. assistance to individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. individuals with disabilities vocational rehabilitation services with the purpose of finding jobs within their communities. Both b and c.

Before interpreting any data collected you must first...

Understand for whom and for what purpose you are analyzing this information. Have a project plan in place. Initiate a new program or service. Present results you believe the data will show.

Children with autism may make repetitive movements like flapping their hands, flipping objects, or spinning in circles. What is this behavior called?

Hyperactivity Stimming Echolalia Impulsivity

Complete the following statement: The original 1998 study that implicated the MMR vaccine as a cause of autism...

has been retracted. has been disproven by multiple scientific studies. contained falsified data. All of the above

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

True False

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 many cases of autism have an identified genetic cause?

33% 80 % 100% 15%

How many genes may be involved in causing ASD?

1 25 More than 100 We have no idea, yet.

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

In any situation in which information is being collected from a human subject, the person or group must voluntarily participate. This is referred to as…

Human subject protection Privacy clause Key informant protection Key stakeholder privacy

It is not recommended that all children be screened for autism at their regular well visits.

True False

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

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.

Thimerosal has been removed from childhood vaccines.

Fact Fiction

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 example of a potential inclusive teen program?

Gaming Martial arts Debate Sensory Storytime

What is an important first goal of a library orientation for a person with autism?

Start building a relationship with a person with autism Make a person with autism aware of the rules so they will not have to ask for help Prove that all library staff have gone through Project ENABLE training Teach caregivers about how to use a library

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 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

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 are good jobs for non-speaking people with autism or people with poor verbal skills?

Reshelving library books Cashier Telemarketer Waitress/ Waiter

Which of the following behaviors should NOT be ignored, even when exhibited by patrons with autism?

Inappropriate sexual behaviors Rocking, wiggling, and pacing Loud noises Repetitive behaviors

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for autism?

Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across multiple contexts. Symptoms are not present until children are elementary school age. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Symptoms are not better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay.

Which of the following is a reason to reduce noise throughout your library?

Libraries should be quiet places Loud noises may contribute to sensory overload in people with autism Library users need to concentrate It is a principle of Universal Design

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

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

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.

Why is it important to have a formal accessibility policy?

To inform patrons what materials are available To indicate to patrons that the library is a place for everyone Both A and B None of the above

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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