Autism Spectrum Disorders Training Program for First Responders Assessment

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. All questions are required to be answered. Your answers will be scored automatically upon submission, and you must obtain a score of 80% or higher to receive a Certificate of Completion. (Refer to the following link to view a Regional Map of Texas for help on question #5.)

1. Occupation (select the most appropriate choice)
1. Law Enforcement Officer
2. School Resource Officer
3. Corrections Officer
4. Security Officer
5. Firefighter
6. Paramedic/EMT
7. Other
2. Rank (select the most appropriate choice)
1. Chief of Police/Sheriff
2. Assistant Chief/Undersheriff
3. Deputy Chief/Chief Deputy
4. Commander/Inspector
5. Captain/Major
6. Lieutenant
7. Sergeant
8. Corporal
9. Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff
10. Constable
11. Security Officer
12. Other
3. Department (select the most appropriate choice)
1. Federal Law Enforcement Agency
2. Police Department
3. Sheriff’s Department
4. Constable
5. Federal/State Corrections
6. County/Local Corrections
7. Local public school district
8. Private school or residential facility
9. University police department
10. Paid/Volunteer Fire Department
11. Paid/Volunteer Emergency Medical Services
12. Other
4. Number of years you have been employed in a position that is considered a "First Responder" (for example, police, fire, and EMT)
1. 0 - 1 year
2. 2 - 5 years
3. 6 - 10 years
4. 11 - 15 years
5. 16 - 20 years
6. 21 - 25 years
7. 26 - 30 years
8. over 30 years
5. If you work in Texas, in which region of the state do you currently work? (Refer to regional map link in the instructions above)
1. Central Texas
2. Gulf Coast
3. High Plains
4. Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex
5. Northwest
6. Upper South Texas
7. Lower South Texas
8. Southeast
9. Upper East
10. Upper Rio Grande
11. West Texas
6. What is the approximate population of the jurisdiction in which you work (city or county)?
1. Less than 10,000
2. 10,000 to 30,000
3. 30,000 to 50,000
4. 50,000 to 100,000
5. 100,000 to 250,000
6. 250,000 to 500,000
7. 500,000 to 1 million
8. More than 1 million
7. Why is the term "autism spectrum disorder" (ASD) used to describe this complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects multiple areas of daily life?
1. Because it cannot be determined what condition (e.g. Asperger's, Pervasive Developmental Disorder) a person actually has.
2. The word "spectrum" highlights the wide range of abilities, challenges, and characteristics of people with ASD.
3. The phrase refers to a medical test used to diagnose autism.
4. All of the above are true.
8. Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the cause of ASD?
1. Atypical brain development
2. A combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors
3. There are many contributing factors, and likely more than one cause
4. All of the above are true
9. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what is the approximate prevalence rate of ASD?
1. 1 in 68
2. 1 in 112
3. 1 in 231
10. What are common reasons why law enforcement officers may encounter individuals with ASD?
1. Someone has reported a person with ASD to be lost or missing.
2. An individual may be displaying unusual behaviors in a public place or place of business.
3. Someone needs assistance with a person with ASD who is displaying unsafe, aggressive, or disruptive behavior.
4. All of the above are reasons why law enforcement officers might encounter a person with ASD.

1. Occupation (select the most appropriate choice)

2. Rank (select the most appropriate choice)

3. Department (select the most appropriate choice)

4. Number of years you have been employed in a position that is considered a "First Responder" (for example, police, fire, and EMT)

5. If you work in Texas, in which region of the state do you currently work? (Refer to regional map link in the instructions above)

6. What is the approximate population of the jurisdiction in which you work (city or county)?

7. Why is the term "autism spectrum disorder" (ASD) used to describe this complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects multiple areas of daily life?

8. Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the cause of ASD?

9. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what is the approximate prevalence rate of ASD?

10. What are common reasons why law enforcement officers may encounter individuals with ASD?