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A Needs Assessment should collect data from...

Internal library statistics only. External community scanning results only. The library director. Both Internal information and External community input.

A key stakeholder…

is indirectly affected by the program/service itself. is directly affected by the program/service itself. makes the program/service possible. has no influence on the program/service.

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

According to the CDC, which of the following is a possible explanation of the variance in the rate of ASD across states?

The research method used to identify children with autism. The differences in how various communities identify children with autism. The differences in access to services available to children in different communities. All of the above.

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.

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.

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

All nationalities. All ethnicities. All cultures. 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

How can a librarian begin to build relationships with people with autism?

Assert superiority over the family. Speak directly to the person with autism. Strictly enforce library rules. Talk only to the caregiver.

How can you develop autism awareness in all library users?

Post signage explaining that your library is autism friendly Create displays of autism related materials during autism awareness month in April Incorporate stories that promote autism awareness during story time as appropriate All of the above

It is not recommended that all children be screened for autism at their regular well visits.

True False

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

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 United States Department of Education offers…

Resources for providing youth with disabilities transition planning and services after high school Lists of post-secondary options for education, employment, and independent living. No assistance for youth with disabilities. Both a and b

What is an employment gap in relation to people with autism?

Employers who refuse to hire those with autism A significant gap in employment rates between people with autism and other groups of people. This includes neurotypicals and people with varying disabilities other than autism. Jobs that are not suitable for people with autism The gap between high school and the career world in which young adults with autism have difficulty finding a job

What is an example of a potential inclusive teen program?

They are a way to gain an understanding of what is available in the community. They minimize the need for patron-staff interaction. They do the work for the staff. They minimize community involvement.

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 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

When is having a multidisciplinary team of autism specialists helpful?

When assessing a child diagnosed with autism to make treatment recommendations When conducting a developmental screening When making sure a child with autism receives "whole person" care Both a and c

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 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 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 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 fit for people with autism that are also good visual thinkers? (drafting, laboratory technician, web design, auto mechanic, computer animation)

Drafting Laboratory Technician Computer animation All of the above

Which of the following would be classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder?

ADD/ADHD Intellectual disabilities Communication disorders All of the above

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 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

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