Brandon,a 6-Year-Old,was Diagnosed with Autism at Age 2

question 219

Multiple Choice

Brandon,a 6-year-old,was diagnosed with autism at age 2.Since then,he has been receiving a treatment called applied behavioral analysis (ABA) .Which of the following outcomes is most likely for Brandon after four years of receiving ABA,according to research presented in your textbook?

• A) Brandon will have a higher IQ than before he started.
• B) Brandon will have excellent social relationships with family and friends by age 6.
• C) Brandon will have required intensive treatment at first, but after one year his behavior will have improved and time in therapy will be reduced.
• D) Brandon will have required ABA treatment as well as a supplemental therapy, such as group therapy, to increase his social skills.

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