As an IEP Team Member for a Student with ASD

question 42

Multiple Choice

As an IEP team member for a student with ASD, how should you react when other team members suggest using medication to deal with the symptoms of the disability?

• A) No, medication should only be used as a last resort.
• B) No, medication has not been shown to be effective at all.
• C) Yes, medication can solve the problems.
• D) Perhaps, as a part of a multicomponent treatment plan.

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Definitions:

Bad News

Information that is unwelcome, disappointing, or negative, often requiring careful communication to mitigate its impact.

Parenthetical Expression

An additional piece of information inserted into a sentence as a non-essential element, often marked by parentheses.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main point is not stated directly at the beginning but is hinted at or presented later in the message.

Buffer

A temporary storage area or a means to mitigate or soften a negative impact.