Two Critical Areas of Assessment for Students with Autism Spectrum

question 5

Multiple Choice

Two critical areas of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders are

• A)progress in academic skills and functional skills.
• B)progress in academic skills and social/adaptive behavior.
• C)progress in language development and functional skills.
• D)progress in language development and social/adaptive behavior.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, and roles typically associated with being male or female in a society.

Interaction

The reciprocal action or influence between entities, leading to communication or behavioral responses.

Functionalist Perspective

A framework in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society.

Conflict Perspective

A sociological approach that emphasizes the role of power dynamics, inequity, and social conflict in shaping human society and interactions.