CMN 554 MODULE 4 EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES GRADED
A+
⩥ Autism diagnostic criteria. Answer: Includes deficits in social-
emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communication, and restricted,
repetitive patterns of behavior.
⩥ Autism Deficits in Social-Emotional Reciprocity. Answer: Range
from abnormal social approach to failure in normal back-and-forth
conversation.
⩥ Autism Nonverbal Communicative Behaviors. Answer: Includes
abnormalities in eye contact, body language, and understanding gestures.
⩥ Autism Restricted, Repetitive Patterns of Behavior. Answer:
Manifested by stereotyped motor movements and insistence on
sameness.
⩥ Autism Age of Onset. Answer: Behavioral features first evident in
early childhood, typically recognized between 12-24 months.
,⩥ Autism Developmental Regression. Answer: Rare cases show loss of
skills beyond social communication, indicating more extensive medical
investigation.
⩥ Autism Delayed Language Development. Answer: First symptoms
often involve delayed language, lack of social interest, and unusual
communication patterns.
⩥ Autism Repetitive Behaviors. Answer: Distinguishing factor is the
type, frequency, and intensity of behavior.
⩥ Autism Learning and Compensation. Answer: Typical for learning and
compensation to continue throughout life, with developmental gains in
later childhood.
⩥ Autism Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Answer: Improve
competitive employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum
disorder.
⩥ Autism Social Naivety. Answer: Even individuals with lower levels of
impairment may remain socially naive and vulnerable.
⩥ Autism Compensation Strategies. Answer: Many adults use
compensation strategies to mask difficulties but may suffer from stress
and effort.
, ⩥ Old Age in Autism. Answer: Limited information available, with
higher rates of cooccurring medical conditions documented.
⩥ Autism First Diagnosis in Adulthood. Answer: Some individuals
receive a diagnosis in adulthood, prompted by family situations or
breakdowns at work.
⩥ Autism Developmental History. Answer: Obtaining detailed
developmental history is crucial for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder
in adulthood.
⩥ Autism Reciprocal Friendships. Answer: Sustained reciprocal
friendships and good nonverbal communication skills can lessen the
likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
⩥ Autism Manifestations in Developmental Period. Answer: Clear
manifestations of social and communication impairments in the
developmental period.
⩥ Autism Interventions. Answer: Actions to address ASD symptoms and
improve functioning.
⩥ Autism Non-pharmacological treatment. Answer: Therapies excluding
medication for ASD management.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES GRADED
A+
⩥ Autism diagnostic criteria. Answer: Includes deficits in social-
emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communication, and restricted,
repetitive patterns of behavior.
⩥ Autism Deficits in Social-Emotional Reciprocity. Answer: Range
from abnormal social approach to failure in normal back-and-forth
conversation.
⩥ Autism Nonverbal Communicative Behaviors. Answer: Includes
abnormalities in eye contact, body language, and understanding gestures.
⩥ Autism Restricted, Repetitive Patterns of Behavior. Answer:
Manifested by stereotyped motor movements and insistence on
sameness.
⩥ Autism Age of Onset. Answer: Behavioral features first evident in
early childhood, typically recognized between 12-24 months.
,⩥ Autism Developmental Regression. Answer: Rare cases show loss of
skills beyond social communication, indicating more extensive medical
investigation.
⩥ Autism Delayed Language Development. Answer: First symptoms
often involve delayed language, lack of social interest, and unusual
communication patterns.
⩥ Autism Repetitive Behaviors. Answer: Distinguishing factor is the
type, frequency, and intensity of behavior.
⩥ Autism Learning and Compensation. Answer: Typical for learning and
compensation to continue throughout life, with developmental gains in
later childhood.
⩥ Autism Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Answer: Improve
competitive employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum
disorder.
⩥ Autism Social Naivety. Answer: Even individuals with lower levels of
impairment may remain socially naive and vulnerable.
⩥ Autism Compensation Strategies. Answer: Many adults use
compensation strategies to mask difficulties but may suffer from stress
and effort.
, ⩥ Old Age in Autism. Answer: Limited information available, with
higher rates of cooccurring medical conditions documented.
⩥ Autism First Diagnosis in Adulthood. Answer: Some individuals
receive a diagnosis in adulthood, prompted by family situations or
breakdowns at work.
⩥ Autism Developmental History. Answer: Obtaining detailed
developmental history is crucial for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder
in adulthood.
⩥ Autism Reciprocal Friendships. Answer: Sustained reciprocal
friendships and good nonverbal communication skills can lessen the
likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
⩥ Autism Manifestations in Developmental Period. Answer: Clear
manifestations of social and communication impairments in the
developmental period.
⩥ Autism Interventions. Answer: Actions to address ASD symptoms and
improve functioning.
⩥ Autism Non-pharmacological treatment. Answer: Therapies excluding
medication for ASD management.
