According to Your Textbook,the Prognosis for an Autistic Child Is

question 131

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook,the prognosis for an autistic child is:

• A) poor because problematic behaviors and deficits persist into adulthood
• B) poor if treated with behavioral modification
• C) excellent if biological treatments are used
• D) good if the disease appears later in life

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Functional Ability

Refers to an individual's capacity to perform tasks or activities that support their daily living and independence.

Modern Society

Refers to the contemporary phase of social development, characterized by advanced technology, communication systems, and urbanization.

Lawton IADL Instrument

An assessment tool used to measure an individual’s ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living, indicating their level of independence.

Self-Report

A method for gathering data where individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys and questionnaires.