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_______ percent of people with ASD have not been employed in their early 20’s. This is the lowest employment rate for people with disabilities.

32% 42% 50% 73%

According to a 2015 study from Drexel University School of Public Health, how many young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans during the first two years after high school?

100% of young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans. One-third of young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans. Two-thirds of young people with autism had neither a job nor educational plans. All young adults with autism are guaranteed a job within the first two years after high school.

Children with ASD are often diagnosed with other conditions first.

True False

Complete the following statement: Children with autism may have problems with....

Acquiring speech or language skills. Understanding sarcasm or jokes. Recognizing body language. All of the above.

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

Posters Touch screens Glasses Cameras

Getting a formal diagnosis of autism is a two-step process: developmental screening and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

True False

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.

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

Parents often begin expressing concern about autism when their children are about 18-24 months old.

True False

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 American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend that multidisciplinary teams help make treatment recommendations for children with autism.

Fact Fiction

The original Lancet study positing a link between autism and vaccines has been retracted.

Fact Fiction

There is a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Fact Fiction

To what does "Universal Design" refer?

“providing services in a variety of languages” “creating products, systems, and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation.” “removing furniture to create an open space” None of the above

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 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 Read to Rover program?

A program where attendees read to a therapy dog A program where dogs perform tricks A program where librarians read to dogs A program where attendees read stories about dogs

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 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 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 is NOT a principle of universal design?

Equitable use Aesthetic use Flexibility in use Simple and intuitive use

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 a generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

A mother who took the prescription drugs Valproic acid and Thalidomide while pregnant A mother who took antibiotics while pregnant A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant A mother who took over-the-counter painkillers while pregnant

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 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

Whose fault is it that a child has autism?

The parents' No one's Siblings' Grandparents'

Why does D&I Representation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

D&I representation does not affect a person with autism’s ability to find/ keep employment. The autism community is over represented, which forces people with autism to compete for certain jobs. People with disabilities, especially those that are not apparent, are underrepresented in company strategies to hire minority populations. D&I representation only focuses on hiring people under the age of 30 with disabilities, making it hard for adults with autism to find employment.

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

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

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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