As a School-Based Practitioner Working with Children with Autism, You

question 3

Multiple Choice

As a school-based practitioner working with children with autism, you decide you want to aid communication in your clients by asking another classmate to assist by acting as a mentor. These classmates will be trained in how to interact with another child, share toys, and engage in strategies to promote interaction. Which intervention does this best represent?

• A) Augmentative and alternative communication
• B) Social skills training
• C) Peer-mediated intervention
• D) Joint attention training

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