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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.

An 8-year-old child who has autism wants to participate in your story and craft activity. You do not know the child well, and the activity begins soon. Which supports could be beneficial, considering that you do not have time to learn more about

Visual cues (such as posters or signs) about expected behavior. A visual schedule of the order of events projected or posted--use an indicator to visually show what part of the schedule you are on at all times. Making sure the child knows where he or she can go if at any time he or she feels overwhelmed (a calming place). All of the above.

Autism is caused by parents who do not love their children.

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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

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.

Resources for librarians seeking to assist patrons with ASD and their families include all of the following except…

Autismspeaks.org Wikipedia’s page on ASD The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Y) Blog Project ENABLE’s Resource Database

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

Social stories can be used to

Provide children with autism with reading material Teach new skills or routines to children with autism Show library staff how to interact with people with autism Teach children about autism

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

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There is not a link between mercury and autism.

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Thimerosal has been removed from childhood vaccines.

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What are some polite ways to intervene when a person with ASD is behaving in a way that is harmful or disruptive?

Sit next to the person with ASD. Ask the caregiver if there is anything you can do to help. Start a conversation by asking a common social question. All of the above.

What is an example of a potential inclusive teen program?

Gaming Martial arts Debate Sensory Storytime

What is an example of a recommended skills training workshop for people on the spectrum?

A creative writing class A cooking class A glassblowing class A woodworking class

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 role does social and economic status play in ASD?

Social and economic class affects who has autism. Social and economic class does not affect who has autism. Only those from lower classes have autism. Those from upper classes are more likely to have autism.

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

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 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 an example of a community resource?

An organization that provides one-on-one tutoring for individuals of all abilities A parent support group A flyer advertising an upcoming rock concert All 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 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 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 system is disturbed in neurodevelopmental disorders?

Muscular Digestive Nervous Circulatory

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 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.

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