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CEU Checkpoint

Quizzes for Modules 1-5

Employer Training: Hiring Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Quiz Module 1

CEU Checkpoint - Module 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Name
First Last
Date
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Email
_____________ is necessary throughout the lifespan help an individual gain as much independence as possible.
- Support
- Having goals
- Hard work
Some examples of behavioral challenges include (select all that apply):
- Repetitive/unusual use of language
- Having meltdowns
- Eating a snack
- Playing with bubbles
- Strong reactions to small changes
________ language (language which is spoken/communicated to others) is a great area of difficulty for many individuals with ASD.
- Non-verbal
- Verbal
What percent of individuals with ASD have co-occuring psychiatric diagnosis?
- 15%
- 10%
- 30%
- 60%
Picky eating is an example of a sensory processing difficulty.
- True
- False

Quiz Module 2

CEU Checkpoint - Module 2: Recruiting Qualified Candidates

Name
First Last
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
What leads to an individual with autism excelling in the workplace (select all that apply)?
- a light workload
- a structured workplace
- work expectations are clear
- high demand for customer service
What does WIOA stand for?
- Workers Involvement and Organization Association
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Workplace Initiative Occupation Act
- Workplace Integration and Occupation Act
Career Centers are designed specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- True
- False
Name one nonprofit organization mentioned in the presentation that operates on a national and local level that supports individuals with autism across the life span.
- Best Day Foundation
- Els for Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation
The "Employer's Guide to Hiring and Retaining Employees with autism spectrum disorders" provides employers with (select all that apply):
- Effective job matching strategies
- Inclusion strategies
- Hiring practices
- Tips for working with supported employment agencies
Name one of the Els for Autism business partners, where the Work Experience Program is held.
- Delray Dunes Golf Course
- Town of Lake Worth
- Jupiter Medical Center
Employer Assistance & Resource Network (EARN) is a free service of the United States Department of Labor.
- True
- False

Quiz Module 3

CEU Checkpoint - Module 3: Hiring & Onboarding Process Learning Checkpoint

Name
First Last
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
Percentage of adults with autism that are unemployed or underemployed:
- 90%
- 20%
- 50%
- 75%
ADA stands for ______________.
- Autism Disability Association
- Autism Disabilities of America
- Americans with Disabilities Act
During an interview, some unusual/awkward behaviors you may see are (select all that apply):
- Inconsistent or too much eye contact
- Slight rocking back and forth while sitting
- Excessive sweating and eye twitching
- Overly loud or soft voice
What is one way you can make a candidate with autism feel more comfortable during an interview?
- Have more than one interviewer in the room
- Ask open ended questions that involve a lot of critical thinking
- Before asking the question, provide an example to demonstrate the intent of the question
- Hold the interview in a noisy space with a lot of distractions to see how the candidate deals under pressure
Individuals with ASD have a heard time with figurative expressions and abstract language.
- True
- False
Employers who have experience working with individuals with ASD, often report that they (the employer):
- Improve their communication style
- Have an increase in workload and more time spent troubleshooting
- See the value of giving direct and regular feedback to their employees
- Experience no changes in their leadership and management style
A lecture-based format for orientation is the best format to use when onboarding a new employee with ASD.
- True
- False

Quiz Module 4

CEU Checkpoint - Module 4: Keys to Successful Supports

Name
First Last
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
The keys to successful supports includes:
- Get to know your employee
- Offer specific training on job duties and work place culture
- Foster a welcoming and supportive work place culture
- Maximize your company's existing support systems
- Give clear directions and performance feedback
Environmental supports, behavioral supports and communication supports are all examples of _________ in the work place.
- Accommodations and/or modifications
- Connections
- Trust
Some examples of sensory challenges an employee with ASD may have in the work place include:
- Fragrances
- Understanding humor
- Fluorescent lights
- Noise
- Maintaining personal boundaries
A ____________ system is beneficial in supporting an employee to work through difficult or less preffered tasks to earn a break.
- Monetary
- Relaxed
- Motivational
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation is an example of a supported employment agencies?
- True
- False
Employees with ASD can benefit from many of the same programs (e.g., incentive systems, new employee orientation and training programs, posted workplace rule) that are already in place?
- True
- False
Disclosure of a disability is a legal requirement.
- True
- False

Quiz Module 5

CEU Checkpoint - Module 5: Affecting Your Bottom Line

Name
First Last
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
According to the CDC, the prevalence of autism has declined.
- True
- False
What are some of the impacts gainful employment has on individuals with autism?
- strengthens self-determination and autonomy
- increases chances of discrimination
- fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion
- Leads to greater economic well-being
- increases the need to rely on government benefits
What does WOTC stand for?
- Workplace Onboarding Tax Credit
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Worker Opportunity Tax Collection
- Work Options Tax Credit
Team members with autism often outperform their non-autistic coworkers in all of the following, except:
- task orientation
- logical thinking
- communication
- concentration and perseverance
Hiring decisions should be based on charity first.
- True
- False

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