Compared with Typically Developing Children, Children with Autism

question 87

Multiple Choice

Compared with typically developing children, children with autism

• A) more often engage in social referencing.
• B) are better at distinguishing facial expressions.
• C) more often imitate an adult's novel behaviors.
• D) rarely use mental-state words such as think, feel, and know.

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Definitions:

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.

Pulse Rate

The number of times the heart beats per minute, a vital sign used to assess the heart's functioning and overall cardiovascular health.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths an individual takes per minute, a vital sign indicating the efficiency of breathing.

Focused Assessment

A targeted evaluation of a specific health issue, organ system, or patient need to gather necessary information.