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Advanced Management of Complex Cases: Autism

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1.  Which of the following has become a widely accepted approach by healthcare and educational professionals? Applied Behavioral Analysis Equine Therapy Medication Aversive Therapy

2.  List an example of an "out of the box" method discussed for obtaining validation measures. Singing Using the picture exchange Cued speech Signing

3.  Which of the following might to a member of the Multi-Disciplinary team you would want to consult with to have the best success working with your implanted patient with Autism? Occupational Therapist ABA or Dir Therapist Speech/Language Therapist All of the above

4.  Should children who are on the Autism Spectrum be seen for mapping more often than children implanted at the same time and receiving the same intervention services? Yes No Depends on the Child Yes, but only in the toddler years.

5.  Is it possible for a child on the Autism Spectrum who receives a cochlear implant to catch up to his age-matched peers who have normal hearing? No. This is not an expectation the family should have. Possibly, it depends on many factors. Yes! Especially if they are implanted young and get appropriate services. This cannot be determined.

6.  What is the current prevalence of Autism in the United States? 1 in 100 1 in 1000 1 in 68 1 in 50

7.  What are some specific mapping parameters you might change for a child on the spectrum that isn't making progress? Add thresholds into the map Switch from Pulsatile to Simultaneous Switch strategies Both A & B

8.  Of the Sensory Sensitivities we discussed, which should be of particular interest to an Audiologist working with a child on the spectrum? Auditory Filtering/Auditory Sensitivity Taste/Smell Tactile All of the above

9.  What do I do when I have a child I suspect may be on the Autism Spectrum but has not been diagnosed? Do nothing. I am not an Autism expert. Tell the parents I suspect the Child may be Autistic and refer out. Review a list of Red Flags for Autism (CDC) with parents and talk about the need for possible developmental assessment. Refer directly to an Autism Specialist

10.  Which of the following is a true statement about Sensory Integration? All Children with Sensory Processing are somewhere on the Autism Spectrum Sensory Integration is essentially just another name for ADHD Children with Sensory Processing issues may be overly sensitive to changes in their routines, tastes or textures of certain foods, or the feel of certain types of fabrics. Sensory Processing Disorder is a Behavioral Disorder