Todd, Age 26 and Single, Is an Employee of the Ice

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Essay

Todd, age 26 and single, is an employee of the Ice Corporation. Todd's annual salary is $50,000. Ice has a qualified pension into which employees may contribute 5% of their annual salary Todd contributes the maximum). The corporation also offers employees a flexible benefits plan. Todd pays $500 into the plan and is reimbursed for $500 of medical expenses not covered by his medical insurance. Ice also provides Todd with the following benefits:

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Definitions:

Leo Kanner

An Austrian-American psychiatrist known for his pioneering work in autism, notably for being the first to describe it as a distinct condition in 1943.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment employed by trained mental health professionals, involving discussions and interactions, to help individuals understand and overcome their mental health problems or emotional difficulties.

Augmentative Communication Systems

Tools and strategies designed to aid or replace traditional forms of speech and writing, especially used by individuals with impairments in producing or understanding spoken or written language.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Various neurodevelopmental disorders identified by social skill difficulties, repetitive actions, and problems with speech and communication without the use of words.