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Psychology For Autistic Children Question Paper

Psychology For Autistic Children

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION)
PSE 304: PSYCHOLOGY OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN

DATE: TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer ALL Questions in Section I and any other TWO in Section II
• At least ONE from each Section

Section I (30 marks)

1.
What is your understanding of Autism Spectrum disorder. (2 marks)
2.
When and who discovered the Autism spectrum disorder. (2 marks)
3.
Explain any three characteristics of Autism disorder. (6 marks)
4.
What is the relation between autism disorder and compulsive behaviour. (4 marks)
5.
Describe how cognitive defect is at the heart of Autism disorder. (5 marks)
6.
Using three examples explain how stimulus overselectivity affect certain areas in an autistic child.
(6 marks)
7.
Use four examples to explain the relationship between mental disorder and autism disorder. (4 marks)

SECTION II – 40 MARKS
8.
Discuss the classic philosophy that affirms that autistic persons are highly intelligent. (20 marks)
9.
Describe how you would implement Educational Programs in an inclusive school for children with Autism disorder. (20 marks)
10.
Explain, using examples of psychological mechanism how parents can be in denial when confronted with cases of their children with autism disorder. (20 marks)