A Common Problem with ASD Is Where the Subtleties of Speech

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Multiple Choice

A common problem with ASD is where the subtleties of speech production are unusual: speech is disturbed in rate,rhythm,and intonation.The child or adult with ASD sounds unusual to the normal listener,even when the speech content is normal.These disruptions are referred to as

• A)aphonia.
• B)dysprosody.
• C)dysrythmia.
• D)anhedonia.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A form of depth psychology that focuses on uncovering unconscious motivations and conflicts as a method of treating psychological disorders, originating from the theories of Freud.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Freud that focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Working Alliance

The working alliance is a concept in psychotherapy that captures the collaborative relationship between a therapist and client, focusing on agreement on goals, tasks, and a bond of trust.

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist transfers emotions to a person in therapy, often a reaction to the person's transference, and reflective of the therapist's own unresolved conflicts.