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Deafness with Autism: An Early Communication Perspective

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1.  Research suggests that ______ % of children with hearing loss have an additional disability:
  1. 10-30%
  2. 0-10%
  3. 40-60%
  4. 60-80%
2.  Which factor was not suggested as a reason for the delay in diagnosis of Autism in a child with hearing loss:
  1. Caregiver challenges
  2. A “wait and see” approach to amplification
  3. Provider challenges
  4. Lack of insurance coverage for evaluations
3.  By what age should children with hearing loss make sustained eye contact?
  1. 5 months old
  2. 3 months old
  3. 1 month old
  4. 6 months old
4.  Which professional can make the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder?
  1. Occupational Therapist
  2. Developmental Pediatrician
  3. Speech Language Pathologist
  4. Developmental Therapist
5.  What are the 2 key ingredients to a successful treatment plan for a young child with a dual diagnosis of hearing loss and autism?
  1. Cochlear Implants and Team approach
  2. Team approach and Individualized Treatment plan
  3. PECS and Picture Schedules
  4. Imitating facial expressions
6.  Which skill would a child with an unamplified profound hearing loss and an otherwise typically developing child with ASD have difficulty learning?
  1. Imitating gestures
  2. Smiling in response to a caregiver
  3. Responding to their name
  4. Imitating facial expressions
7.  When should a young child with a cochlear implant be able to respond to their name without visual cues?
  1. Around 12 months post implant
  2. At initial stimulation
  3. Around 1 month post activation
  4. Around 3months post activation
8.  When should a child with hearing loss develop pretend play skills?
  1. 6 months
  2. 18 months
  3. 24 months
  4. 12 months
9.  How often should a child with a suspected additional disability to hearing loss be evaluated with standardized assessments?
  1. Every 3 months
  2. Every 12 months
  3. Every 6 months
  4. When they turn 3 years old
10.  What is the most important aspect to consider when using a particular communication modality with a child who has a hearing loss plus ASD?
  1. Residual hearing
  2. Sensory needs
  3. Type of amplification
  4. Strengths and preferences of the child

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