Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

A library is starting a new program that will depend on full participation from library staff. If not all participate the program will be impossible to implement. What are library staff members considered?

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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.

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.

Books with a positive storyline featuring a character with autism can…

Help children with autism relate to the character, as well as the story. Discourage children with autism, who will view the book negatively. Help families and peers of those with autism better understand the disability. Both A and C.

Children with autism may make repetitive movements like flapping their hands, flipping objects, or spinning in circles. What is this behavior called?

Hyperactivity Stimming Echolalia Impulsivity

Complete the following statement: Environmental factors pose the most risk for ASD....

During the first 1-3 years of a child's life. The period right before, during, and immediately after birth. During the first six months of a baby's life. During the mother's pregnancy.

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.

It is not the parents’ faults that their children are diagnosed with autism.

Fact Fiction

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

True False

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 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 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 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.

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 are good jobs for non-speaking people with autism or people with poor verbal skills?

Reshelving library books Cashier Telemarketer Waitress/ Waiter

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 is NOT a principle of universal design?

Equitable use Aesthetic use Flexibility in use Simple and intuitive use

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for autism?

Symptoms must affect a person's day-to-day ability to function. An inability to have a back and forth conversation, not sharing interests, and having difficulty making friends or maintaining friendships. Symptoms are present, but may not become a problem until a child is older. All of the above.

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 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 of the following is true about a child with autism?

They may become upset at minor changes to routines or patterns. They may play with the same toys the same way every time. They may be very interested in one or a very few subjects. All of the above.

Which of the following is true about genetic factors and ASD?

People without ASD have some genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. People without ASD have no genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. Every person with ASD has the same genetic mutations. Every case of ASD has an identified genetic cause.

Which of the following is true about the language skills of a person with autism?

While some people with autism are nonverbal, others are highly verbal. Most people with autism are highly verbal. Most people with autism are nonverbal. None of the above.

Which of the following should be included in a library orientation for a person with autism?

What they can use in the library Where they can sit How to ask for help if they need it All of the above

Which system is disturbed in neurodevelopmental disorders?

Muscular Digestive Nervous Circulatory

Why are job interviews so difficult for people with autism?

People with autism feel like they cannot be themselves because of the job hiring culture which elicits learned and “appropriate” responses from interviewees. People with autism are incapable of communicating successfully one on one with employers. People with autism cannot develop successful resumes because they usually come with no experience. 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 is it important to have a formal accessibility policy?

To inform patrons what materials are available To indicate to patrons that the library is a place for everyone Both A and B None of the above

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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