AUTISM CORE KNOWLEDGE (QABA ABAT EXAM STUDY SLIDES)(PART 1) EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
2025 – 2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
Common Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome: - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally considered to
be on the "high functioning" end of the spectrum. Affected children and adults have difficulty
with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviors.
Motor development may be delayed, leading to clumsiness or uncoordinated motor
movements.
Common Characteristics of High-functioning Autism: - CORRECT ANSWER-It's often used to
refer to people with autism spectrum disorder who read, write, speak, and manage life skills
without much assistance.
High-functioning autism is often used to refer to those on the milder end of the spectrum.
Autisitic Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-Children who were highly intelligent but displayed "a
powerful desire for aloneness" and "an obsessive insistence on persistent sameness"
Asperger Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-• Named after Hans Asperger
• Individuals with similar deficits in social interaction, but with stronger language skills
• Milder form of autism
• Known as "Little Professors" due to excess knowledge in 1 subject
Five Disorders that are encompassed within ASD diagnosis: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Autistic
Disorder: also known as "Classical Autism"
, • Asperger Syndrome
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder: otherwise known as PDD-NOS
• Retts Syndrome
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
T/F: There is NO single cause of ASD - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Complex relationship between ____________ and ____________ factors. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Genetic predisposition, environmental
Characterized by _____________ and ___________ patterns. - CORRECT ANSWER-social
communication deficits, restricted and repetitive behavior
Two classifications of diagnostic criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER-- International Classification of
Disease, Tenth Edition (ICD 10)
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM- V)
What is the ASD: Triad of Primary Impairments? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Social & Emotional
Interaction
2. Imagination & Flexibility of Thought
3. Social Communication & Language
Characteristics of Social & Emotional Interaction Impairments: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Standing
too close to people
• Unaware of different ways of interacting with others
• Has desire to have friends and relationships but struggles to initiate and maintain these
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
2025 – 2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
Common Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome: - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally considered to
be on the "high functioning" end of the spectrum. Affected children and adults have difficulty
with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviors.
Motor development may be delayed, leading to clumsiness or uncoordinated motor
movements.
Common Characteristics of High-functioning Autism: - CORRECT ANSWER-It's often used to
refer to people with autism spectrum disorder who read, write, speak, and manage life skills
without much assistance.
High-functioning autism is often used to refer to those on the milder end of the spectrum.
Autisitic Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-Children who were highly intelligent but displayed "a
powerful desire for aloneness" and "an obsessive insistence on persistent sameness"
Asperger Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-• Named after Hans Asperger
• Individuals with similar deficits in social interaction, but with stronger language skills
• Milder form of autism
• Known as "Little Professors" due to excess knowledge in 1 subject
Five Disorders that are encompassed within ASD diagnosis: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Autistic
Disorder: also known as "Classical Autism"
, • Asperger Syndrome
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder: otherwise known as PDD-NOS
• Retts Syndrome
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
T/F: There is NO single cause of ASD - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Complex relationship between ____________ and ____________ factors. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Genetic predisposition, environmental
Characterized by _____________ and ___________ patterns. - CORRECT ANSWER-social
communication deficits, restricted and repetitive behavior
Two classifications of diagnostic criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER-- International Classification of
Disease, Tenth Edition (ICD 10)
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM- V)
What is the ASD: Triad of Primary Impairments? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Social & Emotional
Interaction
2. Imagination & Flexibility of Thought
3. Social Communication & Language
Characteristics of Social & Emotional Interaction Impairments: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Standing
too close to people
• Unaware of different ways of interacting with others
• Has desire to have friends and relationships but struggles to initiate and maintain these
