Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

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.

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.

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

Michael Carley, author of Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum (2016), says people with autism should not be “forced to lie” on a job interview. However, he does suggest candidates act professionally by…

Focusing on logic. Talking about the little things they do enjoy about the company. Talking about what makes sense to them about the company. All of the above

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.

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

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.

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 are some strategies that help people with autism prepare for the business and career world?

Writing a cover letter, Making business cards Developing a successful resume All of the above

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 a SWOT analysis?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opinions, Threats Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Tests Surprises, Worries, Opportunities, Threats

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 a source you might provide on a resource guide?

Information about local parent support groups DVDs on disability-related subjects 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 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

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

What type of toy has been proven useful in ASD therapy?

Barbies Furbies Legos Stickers

Which aspects of the library will have the most direct impact on autism awareness among the entire library community?

The collection and signage Location of bathrooms, phones, and drinking fountains Availability of iPads, computers, and room to play Fundraising efforts

Which library features would be most helpful to users with autism?

Staff awareness of autism Equipment and space that would allow for library users with autism to regulate sensory input. A collection of resources about autism and fiction that features characters with autism. All are important features of an autism-friendly library.

Which of the following are considered community resources for people with ASD?

Local school districts psychologist & special education staff. Community programs geared toward sensory friendly events/activities and local support groups. Public libraries that are accessible for people with ASD. All of the above

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 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 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 a recommended component of sensory storytime?

Reading several long books Fluorescent lighting Reading the story very loudly for all to hear Having a visual schedule

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 statements is true about the genetic causes of autism?

We know that there is one, definitive combination of genetic mutations that cause ASD. No one genetic mutation or combination of genetic mutations have been shown to cause ASD. Only people with ASD have genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. Genetic mutations play no role in ASD.

Why does an employment gap exist for the autism community?

Transportation issues Corporate Diversity and Inclusion programs focus on minorities but not necessarily people with autism or other disabilities that are not “apparent” Feeling of self-worth All of the above

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

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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