The Oliver McGowan – Training on Autism [Tier 2] – Assessment Test

Completing Tier 1 course of the Oliver McGowan – Training on Autism is mandatory before progressing onto Tier 2.  [True or False]

What is important to meet the different needs, abilities, and preferences of autistic people?  [One correct answer]

Facilitate and seek to increase an autistic person’s choice and control over major life decisions in addition to everyday choices.                  [True or False]

Effective communication in all areas of life is critical in supporting the autonomy, good quality of life and wellbeing of autistic people.   [True or False]

The information which you convey to an autistic individual must be what?   [Multiple choice]

While communicating with an autistic individual, why is it important to provide time and space?   [Multiple choice]

Sensory issues are problems associated with processing information from the senses.   [True or False]

Autistic people may experience an increased awareness and sensitivity to which of these things?   [Multiple choice]

Some autistic people have a high pain threshold and may not report injuries or illness, even when severe.   [True or False]

Who among these are regarded as partners in providing care and support for autistic people?   [Multiple choice]   

It is important to recognise the positive and negative impact that caring for an autistic person in the family may have on relationships and family members’ own wellbeing.   [True or False]

Lack of understanding and misconceptions about autism make the difficulties faced by autistic people worse.   [True or False]

Provide support for autistic people to manage their finances and maximise their capacity to make their own financial decisions.       [True or False]

Support autistic people to develop and retain skills for everyday life, including practical tasks, decision making and positive risk taking, accounting for age.   [True or False]

Services of which of these healthcare professionals could be accessed by autistic people?   [Multiple choice] 

Some autistic people may not report pain or seek help early due to a variety of factors. Which of those can you identify from the choices given below?   [Multiple choice]   

Which of these may relate to a mental health condition?   [One correct answer]  

When an autistic person with mental health condition exhibits behaviour which may be challenging, which other difficulty is that person trying to mask?   [One correct answer]