Based on the Research of Lovaas (1987),improvements in the Intellectual

question 118

Multiple Choice

Based on the research of Lovaas (1987) ,improvements in the intellectual and educational functioning of autistic children have been documented for intervention programs that

• A) use a group therapy model.
• B) provide multiple therapists.
• C) meet one-on-one for 40 hours per week.
• D) are school based.

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Definitions:

Early Pubertal Maturation

The onset of puberty at an earlier age than is considered typical, which can have various psychological and physical impacts on individuals.

Incidence of Depression

The rate or frequency at which new cases of depression occur in a specified population over a particular period of time.

Life Satisfaction

A measure of an individual's overall contentment with their life, often considered in psychological studies as a component of subjective well-being.

Endocrine System

A network of hormone-secreting glands associated with changes in the individual’s mood, metabolism, and growth. The glands associated specifically with puberty include the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, and the sex glands (gonads).