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Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Therapeutic Modality in Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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1.  Theory of mind is important to understand when weighing the pros and cons of different therapeutic modalities for people with autism. Theory of mind can be thought of as one’s ability to: predict what someone else is thinking be cognitively inflexible receive information telepathically from another understand that others may have different beliefs, intentions, and emotions from oneself

2.  Common co-occurring conditions experienced by people with autism include which of the following: ADHD, anxiety, depression ADHD, extroversion, depression ADHD, introversion, depression ADHD, anxiety, optimism

3.  Which of the following was NOT a mentioned common type of anxiety that manifests for people with autism? ambiguous social fear uncommon specific phobia fear of change fear of lack of change

4.  Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing the use of CBT as a therapeutic modality? social skill deficit recreational skills cognitive skills language skills

5.  Which of the following factor was NOT discussed as an important factor to consider when supporting individuals with autism in using CBT as a therapeutic modality? take into account client strengths normalize client experiences use pet therapy provide a sense of hope and optimism

6.  While there are many considerations and cautions to consider, CBT can be an effective treatment approach for people with autism in _____. Helping to cope with family situations Assisting to better identify, recognize, and understand emotions Increasing distress tolerance Reducing emotional ties

7.  Some forms of CBT and mindfulness may be useful in treating ________ conditions in some autistic people. anxiety mental health social deficits social engagement

8.  Individuals with autism experience rates of anxiety that reflect the following: 30% experience anxiety 50% experience anxiety Over 70% experience anxiety Anxiety ranges greatly with estimates ranging from 11% to 84% of the population

9.  It can be difficult to capture an estimate of the percentage of people with autism experiencing anxiety due to: There being no challenges with how anxiety is measured Estimates often rely on self-report Screeners being sensitive enough to capture this for people with autism There being no individuals with autism and anxiety

10.  All of the following EXCEPT ______ are factors to consider when thinking about therapeutic modalities for individuals with autism: emotional skills athletic skills language skills cognitive skills