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What’s on the Exam?
There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam, and the time limit is 2.5 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. Understanding Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
21% of the exam
- Typical and atypical human growth and development
- Characteristics of autism spectrum disorder
- The effects of ASD on human development and learning
- The effects of ASD on the transition to adult life roles
2. Assessing Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developing Individualized Programs
28% of the exam
- Characteristics of various assessment methods and instruments
- Addressing the individual strengths and needs of students with ASD
- Interpreting and communicating assessment results
- Developing, implementing, and amending IEPs, IFSPs, transition plans, and behavioral support plans
- The uses of ongoing assessment and evaluation
3. Promoting Development and Learning in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
36% of the exam
- Planning and managing age-appropriate learning environments for students with ASD
- Curriculum adaptation and instructional planning
- Individualizing instruction for students with ASD
- Promoting the language and communication skills of students with ASD
- Promoting age-appropriate social competence
- Developing and implementing positive behavioral supports and interventions
- Developing students’ acquisition of functional living skills in natural environments
- Supporting transitions of students with ASD
4. Working in the Professional Environment
15% of the exam
- Communicating and collaborating with students and their families
- Establishing partnerships with other school personnel, community agencies, and members of the school community
- The legal, historical, and social foundations of education for students with ASD
- The legal, ethical, and professional roles and responsibilities involved in the education of students with ASD
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How to Register
To get started with your registration, you’ll need to create an account on the NES website. You can then register for the exam and schedule a test date through your account.
When you submit your registration, you’ll need to pay the $129 testing fee.
Exam Scores
The test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
You will need a score of 220 to pass the test.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the MTTC Autism Spectrum Disorder test?
The test contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the MTTC Autism Spectrum Disorder test?
The test is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the MTTC Autism Spectrum Disorder test?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 to pass.
How much does the MTTC Autism Spectrum Disorder test cost?
The testing fee is $129