1-83Which of the Following Would Be Most Distressing to a Child

question 109

Multiple Choice

1-83.Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

• A)Soft,monotonous sounds
• B)An everyday routine that stays the same
• C)Altering a familiar environment
• D)Not having a normal sleep pattern

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Abraham Maslow

A psychologist known for developing the hierarchy of needs, a theory that describes human motivation based on fulfilling a series of needs from basic to self-actualization.

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