ASD FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
According to The Psychophysiological Mechanisms of Alexithymia in Autism
Spectrum Disorder by Gaigg and colleagues, what percentage range is most
accurate regarding the affect alexithymia has on individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorder?
40-50%
Studying alexithymia is important because
- difficulties with identifying and describing emotions are not a feature of ASD,
but a feature of co-morbid alexithymia
- people with ASD commonly seek treatment for co-morbid difficulties such as
anxiety and depression, and alexithymia can have negative impacts on
psychotherapy
What dimension did the qualitative responses in the Cage et al., 2018 study enable
the researchers to identify in the majority of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder?
Participants exhibited camouflaging which contributed to mental illness and
severely affected their psychological well-being
According to the article by Lai and Baren Cohen (2015), why is it difficult to
diagnose ASD in adults?
,- adults may not accurately reflect on their childhood experiences due to the long
time gap
- learned coping or camouflaging could hide symptoms
- ASD symptoms could get overshadowed by a co-occurring condition
Which of the following is not a disadvantage associated with camouflaging?
lack of original interests
What are two key methodological challenges to research on females with ASD?
- participants were from autism clinics where there is a mostly male sample due to
a higher rate of undiagnosed women
- measures have been developed and validated with largely male samples
Compared to _____, ________, are at an elevated risk of their ASD going
undiagnosed; their difficulties are frequently mislabelled or missed entirely.
males; females
Why in some cases does an ASD diagnosis in adulthood bring positivity?
it gives an alternate explanation for their behavior
Of the following, which of these is the most important individual factor for
individuals with ASD to sustain employment?
,personal care and hygeine
According to Chan et al. (2017), what was/were the most powerful predictor(s) of
sustained employment in adults with ASD and co-occurring intellectual
disabilities?
- living currently in an area with large population size
- having participated in inclusive education as a child
- having more independent daily living skills
Chan et al. argue that their study is one of the first to use longitudinal data to
examine what in individuals with ASD with a comorbid ID?
sustained paid employment over time
To sustain employment in adults with ASD with co, occurring ID (intellectual
disability) which one of the following would play a major role:
a. Independent daily living skills
b. Higher family income and living in a large area of population
c. Maternal social network and inclusive education
d. All of the above
????but probably d
According to the Anderson et al (2019) article, what are some difficulties a student
with ASD may face in a postsecondary education setting?
, - understanding abstract thoughts
- unpredictability of university life
- distractions due to larger class size and crowds
Which of the following is false in regards to Brown-Lavoie, et al. findings on
sexual victimization in individuals with ASD?
women with ASD were more likely than males to be victimized
When an individual with autism is looking for a friend, what do they look for the
most?
one that will accept their traits and make them feel comfortable
In working with adults with ASD, what are the strategies used to help support ASD
adults develop friendships that accommodate their individual characteristics?
using experiences, common interests, and accepting social differences
More positive sexual experiences were found in...
those who had lower ASD symptomatology, as measured by the Autism Spectrum
Quotient
What is the approach used by autistic individuals to cope with the need of adhering
to social norms?
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
According to The Psychophysiological Mechanisms of Alexithymia in Autism
Spectrum Disorder by Gaigg and colleagues, what percentage range is most
accurate regarding the affect alexithymia has on individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorder?
40-50%
Studying alexithymia is important because
- difficulties with identifying and describing emotions are not a feature of ASD,
but a feature of co-morbid alexithymia
- people with ASD commonly seek treatment for co-morbid difficulties such as
anxiety and depression, and alexithymia can have negative impacts on
psychotherapy
What dimension did the qualitative responses in the Cage et al., 2018 study enable
the researchers to identify in the majority of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder?
Participants exhibited camouflaging which contributed to mental illness and
severely affected their psychological well-being
According to the article by Lai and Baren Cohen (2015), why is it difficult to
diagnose ASD in adults?
,- adults may not accurately reflect on their childhood experiences due to the long
time gap
- learned coping or camouflaging could hide symptoms
- ASD symptoms could get overshadowed by a co-occurring condition
Which of the following is not a disadvantage associated with camouflaging?
lack of original interests
What are two key methodological challenges to research on females with ASD?
- participants were from autism clinics where there is a mostly male sample due to
a higher rate of undiagnosed women
- measures have been developed and validated with largely male samples
Compared to _____, ________, are at an elevated risk of their ASD going
undiagnosed; their difficulties are frequently mislabelled or missed entirely.
males; females
Why in some cases does an ASD diagnosis in adulthood bring positivity?
it gives an alternate explanation for their behavior
Of the following, which of these is the most important individual factor for
individuals with ASD to sustain employment?
,personal care and hygeine
According to Chan et al. (2017), what was/were the most powerful predictor(s) of
sustained employment in adults with ASD and co-occurring intellectual
disabilities?
- living currently in an area with large population size
- having participated in inclusive education as a child
- having more independent daily living skills
Chan et al. argue that their study is one of the first to use longitudinal data to
examine what in individuals with ASD with a comorbid ID?
sustained paid employment over time
To sustain employment in adults with ASD with co, occurring ID (intellectual
disability) which one of the following would play a major role:
a. Independent daily living skills
b. Higher family income and living in a large area of population
c. Maternal social network and inclusive education
d. All of the above
????but probably d
According to the Anderson et al (2019) article, what are some difficulties a student
with ASD may face in a postsecondary education setting?
, - understanding abstract thoughts
- unpredictability of university life
- distractions due to larger class size and crowds
Which of the following is false in regards to Brown-Lavoie, et al. findings on
sexual victimization in individuals with ASD?
women with ASD were more likely than males to be victimized
When an individual with autism is looking for a friend, what do they look for the
most?
one that will accept their traits and make them feel comfortable
In working with adults with ASD, what are the strategies used to help support ASD
adults develop friendships that accommodate their individual characteristics?
using experiences, common interests, and accepting social differences
More positive sexual experiences were found in...
those who had lower ASD symptomatology, as measured by the Autism Spectrum
Quotient
What is the approach used by autistic individuals to cope with the need of adhering
to social norms?
