One common social interaction characteristic of individuals with autism is a problem in joint attention. Joint attention is

A. a limited ability to share interests or achievements with others.
B. an inability to share.
C. a deficit in play skills.
D. an inability to read.


Answer: A

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a. should be included in the early childhood curriculum as a special theme during a week focused on the senses. b. should not be relegated to a once-a-year topic, but frequently incorporated into a variety of activities. c. should be included in the early childhood curriculum on a regular, structured basis so that the children have five minutes of listening time scheduled during one large group activity. d. is not necessary to include in the curriculum, because listening is a natural activity in which we all engage.

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Rhyming activities help children develop:

A. letter recognition B. phonics skills C. phonological awareness D. letter-sound matching

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Sally concludes that a Persian cat and a mountain lion are both felines even though they are markedly different in size. This best illustrates Piaget's concept of:

a. assimilation. b. accommodation. c. generalization. d. centration.

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The text presents the relationship of curriculum goals and objectives to instructional goals and objectives as:

a. identical b. related c. unrelated d. repetition

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