An Adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder Has Just Started a New

question 9

Multiple Choice

An adult with autism spectrum disorder has just started a new job at the local grocery store. The manager has noticed that the individual is unable to attend to his task of bagging groceries and is instead scratching at the back of his neck throughout the day. The worker states that the tag itches and that he needs to scratch to get rid of the itching. With which of the following is this individual most likely having difficulty?

• A) Self-regulation
• B) Sensitization
• C) Habituation
• D) Sensory awareness

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Definitions:

Division Of Labor

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Organizational Development

A planned effort to increase an organization’s effectiveness and capability through interventions in its processes, structures, and strategies.

Work Activities

Refers to the tasks or responsibilities that are performed by individuals within their job roles, contributing to the goals of the organization.

Telecommuting

Working from home or from a remote location on a computer or other advanced telecommunications that are linked to the office.