Malik,a Child in Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment for Autism,has

question 45

Multiple Choice

Malik,a child in intensive applied behavior analysis treatment for autism,has improved in a number of ways after four years with this treatment.All of the following factors influenced Malik's relatively positive prognosis EXCEPT

• A) the marked cognitive deficiencies he experiences.
• B) starting treatment before his second birthday.
• C) having good language skills when beginning treatment.
• D) being diagnosed with autism by his first birthday.

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