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

_______ 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%

A child with autism may react differently to sights, sounds, smells, or the way something feels. These are examples of:

Sensory issues Stimming Impulsiveness Echolalia

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?

Primary Stakeholders Secondary Stakeholders Key Stakeholders Integral Stakeholders

A needs assessment results should…

provide limited data to analyze. include evaluation criteria for a new program. include content for a new program. include objectives for improvement based on the data collected.

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.

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.

Children with ASD are often diagnosed with other conditions first.

True False

Complete the following statement: People who have ASD come from....

All nationalities. All ethnicities. All cultures. All of the above.

Current screening tools can only detect ASD at about 4 years old.

True False

Having a collection of resources about autism and fiction with characters with autism can have all of the following benefits except

Educating other users in the library about autism, which will build tolerance, understanding and acceptance Helping people with autism and their caregivers to better understand and help themselves Ensuring that library users with autism feel welcomed and a part of the community Complying with federal autism mandates and state laws

How could you make an existing arts & crafts program more inclusive?

Clearly label materials. Give instructions verbally. Provide a single type of material. Require everyone to work at the same table.

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

True False

Parents typically start expressing concern that their child may have autism when the child is what age?

Less than one year old About 18-24 months old About 3 years old About 5-6 years old

The average age of an autism diagnosis in the United States is about 4 years old.

True False

What could be a component of a sensory storytime?

Items to touch or smell Loud noises Repetitive songs Both A and C

What is a Primary Stakeholder?

A group of people who are impacted only as a result of the actions taken by the library. A group of people who are impacted directly by the actions taken by the library. A group of people that is partially responsible for the actions of the library, which could not be possible without them. The library staff.

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 the purpose for conducting a needs assessment?

To replace an existing service or program. To fill in gaps in services in order to better serve the community. To create the next book order. All of the above

When creating community partnerships it is important to maintain momentum. What are the 6 R’s for maintaining engagement?

Recognition, Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, Rewards, Rest Recognition, Respect, Role, Relationships, Rewards, Revival Responsibility, Respect, Role, Relationships, Rewards, Results Recognition, Respect, Role, Relationships, Rewards, Results

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 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 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 NOT a diagnostic criterion for autism?

Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across multiple contexts. Symptoms are not present until children are elementary school age. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Symptoms are not better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay.

Which of the following is a generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

Being born to a mother and/or father younger than 25 Being born in winter Being born to a mother older than 35 and/or a father older than 40 Being born via a C-section

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 a step in conducting a community needs assessment?

Identify key stakeholders Identify existing programs and services Identify gaps in programs and services All of the above

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

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

Autism Post-Test

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