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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%

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.

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: Exposure to environmental risk factors for ASD...

Guarantees a child will have ASD Increases a child's risk for ASD Does not guarantee that a child will have ASD Both b and c

Complete the following statement: The original 1998 study that implicated the MMR vaccine as a cause of autism...

has been retracted. has been disproven by multiple scientific studies. contained falsified data. All of the above

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

Many people find certain jobs, such as paper handling or factory work monotonous, while people with ASD may find it comforting. Why do some people with autism enjoy these lines of work?

They get to talk with others on the job They get to try new things every day They enjoy the repetition They do not like to be challenged mentally or physically

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

The following are all ways to properly collect useful data except…

Looking at internal library statistics and service usage. Sending surveys to patrons with autism and their families, asking what they need from the library. Requiring all patrons who visit the library on a particular day to fill out a questionnaire. Asking the local school district for input regarding the community’s population of students with ASD and family needs.

There is a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Fact Fiction

What are some ways your library can use a social story?

Show children with autism what to expect in a general library visit Show children with autism what to expect in a library program Both a and b None of the above

What could be a component of a sensory storytime?

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

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 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 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 is the purpose of a serious game that is designed for people with autism?

To entertain them To provide further information about topics with which the person with autism is particularly fascinated. To teach math, spelling, and other educational topics. To teach social skills and emotion recognition

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 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 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.

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 causes autism?

Thimerosal found in vaccines Mercury The MMR vaccine, specifically None of the above

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 an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

Vaginal birth High birth weight A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant Very premature birth

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 items would NOT be an appropriate space or item to provide library users with autism so that they may regulate sensory input?

Sound diffusing headphones A room that allows the user to blast loud music Toys and objects with various textures A reading cave, pop-up tent, or quiet area.

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

Why does intimidation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

People with autism may be intimidated by social situations they are forced into in many workplaces. Employers can be intimidated by the possible accommodations they may have to make for employees with disabilities. People with autism have little ability in seeking employment and can rarely keep a job because they are intimidated by the workplace. Both A and B.

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

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