Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

____________ is a good option for some adults with autism seeking to become more comfortable in the physical workplace and gain more experience before becoming employed.

Online training Networking Volunteering Skype

A Needs Assessment…

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

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.

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

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.

From the ASCLA tip sheet, what is an example of an assistive technology your library could provide?

Posters Touch screens Glasses Cameras

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

People with autism often feel socially isolated. A study conducted by The Drexel University School of Public Health in 2015 revealed that “1 in ____ young people with autism was completely isolated — meaning he or she had not seen or spoken with friends i

4 5 10 20

Sensory maps are a support for people with autism that

Provide tactile stimulation for maps in your library’s collection Teach children with autism what a visit to the library will be like Provide information about the level of sensory stimulation that may be present in each area of your library Teach children with autism how to use the library

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 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.

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 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

What role might different genetic mutations play in ASD?

Different mutations might cause different symptoms. Different mutations might cause the severity of different symptoms. Different mutations might increase someone's risk for ASD. All of the above.

What should library staff do when library users with autism exhibit behaviors like rocking, humming, or pacing?

Try to change the person’s behavior Explain to the person that he or she is being disruptive to other patrons Ignore the behavior Call security or 911

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 aspects of a library would need the LEAST attention in creating an autism-friendly environment?

Circulation policies Developing the collection Library staff training Design of library space

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 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 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 an essential component of showing a Sensory Movie?

Allowing viewers to move around and make noise Limiting food and drinks Raising the volume of the film Total darkness

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 resources in the library collection has been shown to have a direct impact on social skills for patrons with ASD?

Puppets for imaginative play Local history archives Serious games on the computer Video cameras and digital cameras

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

Which resource includes a community support network database allowing users to enter their state and zip code to find organizations related to autism in the nearby area?

The Community Toolbox Autism Speaks The Idaho Commission for Libraries There is not a resource that provides this service

Whose fault is it that a child has autism?

The parents' No one's Siblings' Grandparents'

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 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

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