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Deafness with Autism: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

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1.  A child who has tactile defensiveness may exhibit all of the following EXCEPT
  1. cry when held or touched
  2. enjoy touching a variety of fabrics
  3. walk on their toes
  4. none of the above
2.  An example of a visual cue to use during a transition from one activity to the next is:
  1. a social story
  2. a song
  3. a first/then board
  4. sound of a bell
3.  Early indicators of autism in a child may include all of the following EXCEPT
  1. exhibit atypical play with toys
  2. present with limited eye contact with others
  3. points to objects they desire
  4. none of the above
4.  Joint attention refers to:
  1. the ability of a person to communicate effectively with others
  2. being able to take on another person’s perspective
  3. receiving sensory input through our joints
  4. staring into another person's eyes
5.  Vestibular processing provides information related to:
  1. movement and balance
  2. strength and endurance
  3. smell and sight
  4. none of the above
6.  A child with an over-responsive vestibular sense may:
  1. present as a hyperactive child, constantly running around, rocking, etc.
  2. present as a sedentary child, preferring to sit still and engage in activities with little movement
  3. present as a child who seeks out different touch sensations
  4. none of the above
7.  Proprioceptive input provides:
  1. input to the visual cortex
  2. input to the joints in our body
  3. input to the olfactory system
  4. no input at all
8.  A child with autism who refuses to wear hearing aids is likely doing so because:
  1. they have tactile defensiveness
  2. they are trying to manipulate the situation
  3. they are seeking increased vestibular input
  4. they don't think they have a hearing loss
9.  Examples of sensory integration would be:
  1. swinging, crashing, and jumping activities
  2. use of positive reinforcement
  3. using circles of communication to work toward increased engagement
  4. following auditory directions
10.  Sensory strategies for a deaf child with autism may include which of the following:
  1. Practicing the same movement over and over again
  2. Utilizing articulation strategies to assist with verbal skills
  3. Using a dynamic surface for seating (e.g., therapy ball, disc sit)
  4. exaggerated gesturing

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