The LEAP Program for Treating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 170

Multiple Choice

The LEAP program for treating children with autism spectrum disorder is unique because it involves the use of:

• A) reinforcement principles.
• B) medication.
• C) MMR vaccinations.
• D) typical children as models and "teachers."

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Definitions:

Platykurtic

Describes a statistical distribution with a lower kurtosis than the normal distribution, indicating a flatter shape.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the extent to which a set of scores vary on either side of their mean value. The square root of variance. See also standard error.

Individual Score

The specific performance or result attained by an individual in an assessment or evaluation.

Dependent Samples

Pairs or groups of observations in a study that are related or matched in some way.