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.

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.

After a needs assessment is conducted, a librarian should...

immediately discontinue programs or services that are deemed “ineffective” or “unpopular.” Immediately initiate a new program. Speak with team members to decide the best way to implement gradual change and improvement. Both a and b.

Complete the following statement: Exposure to environmental risk factors for ASD...

Guarantees a child will have ASD Increases a child's risk for ASD Does not guarantee that a child will have ASD Both b and c

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 hard for people with autism to see things from a different perspective other than their own. What is the best way to describe this?

“I am right and you are wrong.” “Whether the logical scenarios inside our brains are wise or dumb, our commitment to them is indisputable.” “I do not like directions, repetitive tasks, or other opinions because I like to do my own thing and try new things.” “Even if I know you are right I won’t admit it because I don’t like you and do not respect you.”

Leslie Long, Vice President of Adult Services for the advocacy group Autism Speaks, says people with autism may possess hidden talents that contribute to the workplace. What may be one of these hidden talents?

Communication/ Social skills Intense focus or facility with numbers and patterns Can transition to changes quickly Easily forms relationships

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

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.

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

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

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

True False

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 best defines autism?

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

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 an ADA communication regulation?

Providing a communication board Providing print materials available in alternative formats Providing accessible parking Providing tablets to patrons

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 not a social/communication sign or symptom of autism?

Precision with words and literal interpretations Lack of vocal inflection or rhythm Difficulty recognizing social norms and cues Easily maintaining eye contact

Which system is disturbed in neurodevelopmental disorders?

Muscular Digestive Nervous Circulatory

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 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 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 for libraries to provide supports like social stories, orientations, and sensory maps for people with autism?

These supports will increase the comfort level of people with autism with your library These supports will answer every question people with autism will have about your library These supports will reduce the burden on your staff because people can access them on their own These supports will show caregivers that your library is a welcoming place

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 Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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