QASP Exam Study Guide Based on Competency Questions with Correct Answers Define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Correct Answer a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication and social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive behaviors Common characteristics of ASD - Correct Answer - difficulty relating to others
- insistence on environmental sameness
- stereotypic, repetitive, self-stimulatory behaviors
- wide range of language and communication disorders
- verbal and nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction
- developing and maintaining relationships appropriate to the developmental level
- higher functioning autism
- impaired reciprocal social interaction and restricted
- repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors or interests
- visual differences (fixating on objects or certain kinds of stimuli such as the light coming through
Deficits of ASD - Correct Answer - social and emotional reciprocity
PDD-NOS - Correct Answer pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified) - Correct Answer one of several previously separate subtypes of autism that were folded into the single diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual in 2013 Asperger's Syndrome - Correct Answer behavioral syndrome characterized by varying degrees of difficulty in social and conversational skills but normal-to-above-average intelligence and language development; often accompanied by obsessive preoccupation with particular topics or routines.
Triad of primary impairments - Correct Answer - impaired communication
Early autism diagnosis red flags - Correct Answer - repetitive movements such as hand or finger posturing, flapping, spinning - seeks out or avoids certain textures, sounds or movements
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Risk factors to ASD - Correct Answer - having a sibling with ASD
- having certain genetic or chromosomal conditions, such as fragile X syndrome or tuberous sclerosis
- experiencing complications at birth.
- being born to older parents
- restricted, repetitive and sensory behavior or interests
- levels of support
Current CDC statistics and rates for the prevalence of ASD - Correct Answer one in 36 (2.8%) 8-year- old children have been identified with ASD Serial processing in ASD - Correct Answer occurs when the brain computes information step-by-step in a methodical and linear matter Parallel processing in ASD - Correct Answer the processing of many aspects of a problem simultaneously Co-morbid diagnosis of ASD - Correct Answer OCD, intellectual disability, ADHD, childhood onset schizophrenia, epilepsy, gastrointestinal conditions and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety Methods of diagnosis for ASD - Correct Answer When diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, professionals like pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists and speech pathologists use the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th edition, Text revision), or DSM-5-TR, produced by the American Psychiatric Association Criteria for ASD diagnosis - Correct Answer - difficulties in social communication
Role of a QASP-S - Correct Answer provides behavioral health services under the supervision of a QBA or above behavior analyst or a licensed or certified professional within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis QABA code of ethics - Correct Answer establishes standards for professional competence, behavior, and responsibility for both ethical practice and enforceable actions as outlined in the QABA Policies and Procedures 2 / 3
HIPAA benefits - Correct Answer ensure that any information disclosed to healthcare providers and health plans, or information that is created by them, transmitted, or stored by them, is subject to strict security controls. Patients are also given control over who their information is released to and who it is shared with HIPAA limitations - Correct Answer may limit how a covered entity (for example, a health plan or most health care providers) uses or discloses individually identifiable health information HIPAA use - Correct Answer make sure that individuals' health information is properly protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high-quality healthcare, and to protect the public's health and well-being Retention of records - Correct Answer - laws regarding retention vary from state to state
- 10 years or length of time on statute of limitations
-minors: 3 years after age of majority
- medicare/Medicaid patient: a minimum of 6 years
- deceased patient: 2 years
Storage of records - Correct Answer - storage of client records must be secure (lock and key/password protected) -these are sensitive confidential documents
- all consent-related requirements remain in effect as long as case files are maintained
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Transportation of HIPAA records - Correct Answer rules state that you must send PHI-related documents through First Class postal mail. In some situations, you must use certified mail, and the recipient must sign for it. When sending it certified, it's trackable, as well. You should never use standard mail Security of records - Correct Answer to maintain the confidentiality of patient's prescriptions or drug orders, there shall exist adequate safeguards for security of the records whether kept manually or in an ADP system Client confidentiality - Correct Answer the obligation to retain all communications of any sort that occur within the therapist-client relationship as private and privileged