Flex Therapist CEUs

1. Estimated prevalence of ASD is eight times higher among boys than among girls.

A. True B. False

2. Persistent deficits in which of the following is required for the diagnosis of ASD?

A. Social-emotional reciprocity B. Nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction C. Developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships D. All of the above

3. It is reasonable to hypothesize that children with autistic disorder could benefit from supplementation with glutathione or its precursors.

A. True B. False

4. Many persons with autism have additional medical conditions such as sleep disturbance, seizures, and gastrointestinal (GI) distress.

A. True B. False

5. All good early intervention programs share all of the following features, EXCEPT for:

A. The child receives structured, therapeutic activities for at least 10 hours per week B. Highly trained therapists and/or teachers deliver the intervention C. The therapy is guided by specific and well-defined learning objectives, and the child’s progress in meeting these objectives is regularly evaluated and recorded D. The program provides the child with opportunities to interact with typically developing peers