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Deafness with Autism: A Psychological Perspective (Part 2)

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1.  The is a brief validated screening tool for autism spectrum disorders, for toddlers between 16 and 30 months of age. M-CHAT PECS ADOS BASC-2

2.  All individuals with ASDs have difficulty in the following areas Social Communication Social Interaction Restricted & Repetitive Behaviors All of the above

3.  The following behaviors can be used to identify children with hearing loss that may also have a diagnosis of autism: Lack of appropriate eye contact Does not communicate feelings through facial expression May pull away from hugs and seem aloof All of the above

4.  According to the 2009-2010 Annual Survey of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth, 1 in children with hearing loss also receive services for ASD. 59 100 40 200

5.  A disproportionate number of profoundly deaf children have a coexisting diagnosis of ASD when compared with children with milder forms of hearing loss. What is that percentage? 60% 15% 35% 5%

6.  The time lag between an ASD diagnosis and a hearing loss diagnosis is . 12 months 18 months to 12 years 24 months 6 to 12 months

7.  What are some of the reasons why it is difficult to diagnose ASD in children who have hearing loss? Cognitive impairments Communication impairments Lack of cooperation; behavioral difficulties All of the above

8.  If you identify any red flags associated with ASDs, what should you do? Talk to the family about your concerns Make a referral to a developmental pediatrician or psychologist Encourage that the child have a comprehensive developmental evaluation All of the above

9.  Prior research stated that children with autism who were not speaking by 4 years of age would not develop speech; however, current research shows that 70% could speak in simple phrases and _______ became fluent speakers at or after age 4. 47% 70% 10% 20%

10.  Data from a the Childhood Development after Cochlear Implantation study, showed that children with developmental disorders improve in their receptive and expressive language skills post-implantation. However, children with ASDs, improve at the rate of typically developing children. 1/2 1/4 1/3 3/4