Chance Is a Young Boy with Autism

question 206

Multiple Choice

Chance is a young boy with autism. Recently his parents have discovered a way to treat his disorder and have begun training in applied behaviour analysis. After 4 years of using this treatment with their son, which of the following complaints might they have?

• A) Chance's social skills will have improved but he will still never be like children without autism.
• B) Chance will still score very low on IQ tests despite the intensive treatment, meaning he will still be in special classes at school.
• C) One parent may have to quit his/her job to keep up the treatment at home.
• D) Chance's attentional capacity will still be so limited that they will need to train him at least 80 hours a week until he is age 10 or older.