Whose Work First Described the Symptoms That Characterize Autism

question 37

Multiple Choice

Whose work first described the symptoms that characterize autism?

• A)Bernard Rimland
• B)Leo Kanner
• C)Bruno Bettelheim
• D)Ole Ivar Lovaas

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Definitions:

Moral Therapy

refers to a historical approach to mental illness that emphasized moral guidance and humane treatment in a supportive environment.

Decline

A gradual decrease in quality, quantity, or strength of something.

Ineffective

Lacking the ability or qualities to produce the intended or desired effect.

Biological Treatments

Medical interventions that act on the biological structures or processes of the body, often used in treating mental health conditions.