A Researcher Reports That in a Long-Term Follow-Up of Comprehensive

question 80

Multiple Choice

A researcher reports that in a long-term follow-up of comprehensive, early intervention and treatment with high-functioning autistics, many improved and exhibited self-sufficiency and reasonable functioning, although odd behaviors remained. The researcher's report sounds ____.

• A) unimpressive since most autistics improve without treatment
• B) the same as reports of changes that occur with drug therapy alone
• C) unrealistically optimistic
• D) quite realistic

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