Mod 13 A Better Tomorrow (Autism Partnership Hong Kong)

Question 1

Waitlists for behaviorally-based services for children with autism can take anywhere from months to years for families to finally receive services. For families on governmental grants or insurance such as Medicaid, it can take even longer. What kind of an issue is this?

issue of _________

Answer 1

access

Question 2

If insurance or state funding is required to pay for autism services, this type of assessment is expensive and almost always required.

[blank] assessment

Answer 2

diagnostic

Question 3

New parents (regardless if any diagnosis is present) are often learning how to be a parent. This requires learning about a child’s needs, how they interact with the environment, how to keep them safe, how to keep them happy, etc. So, when a child also receives a diagnosis, there is a whole new layer of considerations on top of the ones already required of them. What do new parents of children recently diagnosed with autism have to consider and master along with their new parenting duties that parents of neurotypical children do not?

preschool
health
supports
socio-emotional development

Answer 3

supports

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a considerations parent must face when considering therapy?

time
cost
transportation
these are all considerations

Answer 4

these are all considerations

Question 5

For some children, if they do not engage in _______ behavior, they don’t receive services.

Answer 5

challenging

Question 6

For places such a Hong Kong, and also here in the United States, what is the cut off age for behaviorally-based services for children with autism?

________ years old

Hint-use one-digit numeral

Answer 6

6

Question 7

Along with autism services, what is another service that could be offered in combination to help with parental stress?

(Select all that apply)

scholarships
parents night out services
parent counseling
just ABA

Answer 7

scholarships
parents night out services
parent counseling