Which Statement Concerning the Long-Term Prognosis for Autistic Children Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the long-term prognosis for autistic children is true?

• A) Most can be improved significantly through drug treatment.
• B) Most autistics achieve a normal level of functioning when they reach adulthood.
• C) The best interventions involve intensive and highly structured behavioral and educational programs aimed at young children.
• D) Intensive behavior modification programs have been shown to increase levels of aggressiveness and self-stimulation.

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