How Can Autism Be Treated

question 62

Multiple Choice

How can autism be treated?

• A) Behavior modification has been used to increase children's interactions with others.
• B) Antipsychotic medications have proven most effective in treating cases of autism.
• C) No treatments have proven effective in diminishing ASD symptoms.
• D) Electric shock treatments are effective in enhancing language development.

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Definitions:

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from not getting enough sleep, which can affect physical, mental, and emotional health.

Premature Aging

A condition where the signs of aging occur earlier than the typical age range for those signs, often due to genetic disorders, lifestyle, or environmental factors.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A stress management strategy that involves attempting to reduce negative emotional responses associated with stress, such as embarrassment, fear, anxiety, depression, excitement, and frustration.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy aimed at confronting and directly dealing with the causes of stress or problems in order to reduce or remove their impact.