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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 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 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.

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

Autism is caused by parents who do not love their children.

Fact Fiction

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

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 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.

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

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

One might assume that people with autism prefer jobs in the arts because they are less rigid work environments, where there is greater behavioral permissibility. What argument disputes this assumption?

People with autism always prefer jobs in the arts because they can comfortably be themselves in the workplace. Because of the informal nature of many arts jobs, some people with autism can feel intimidated by the lack of direction. People with autism prefer jobs in the arts because they do not like the strict nature of more rigid jobs. Both a and c.

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

There is a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Fact Fiction

There is not a link between mercury and autism.

Fact Fiction

Visit checklists are a support you can provide to people with autism that are intended to:

Let people with autism plan their visit in advance and check off activities as they are completed Show staff lists of policies and procedures to follow when interacting with someone with autism Teach children with autism new social skills Mark which areas of a library are sensory friendly

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 an example of a potential inclusive teen program?

Gaming Martial arts Debate Sensory Storytime

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.

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 accommodations would be considered autism-friendly?

Making sure that the library is silent or as close to silent as possible. Providing access to information about what a user with autism can expect at the library. Ensuring that users are informed that they should not interact with or bother users with autism, no matter how they behave. Providing a sensory room that stimulates all of the senses and directing all library users with autism to stay in it at all times.

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 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 NOT a principle of universal design?

Equitable use Aesthetic use Flexibility in use Simple and intuitive use

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 items would NOT be an appropriate space or item to provide library users with autism so that they may regulate sensory input?

Sound diffusing headphones A room that allows the user to blast loud music Toys and objects with various textures A reading cave, pop-up tent, or quiet area.

Which of the following statements about the link between vaccines and autism is true?

Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between autism and vaccines. The original study that proposed a link between vaccines and autism has been discredited. Scientists have not been able to replicate the results of the study that proposed a link between vaccines and autism. All of the above

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 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 Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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