If a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Were Being Encouraged

question 61

Multiple Choice

If a child with autism spectrum disorder were being encouraged to engage in child-initiated interactions, the child would be:

• A) making statements that the therapist would repeat word for word.
• B) using a communications board to make requests known.
• C) asking about things that were of particular interest to him or her.
• D) engaging in play therapy with the child's parents.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning or conditioning.

Drug Tolerance

The reduced effectiveness of a drug as a result of the repeated use of the drug.

Supporting Evidence

Information, data, or facts that underpin and reinforce a theory, hypothesis, or belief.

Unconditioned Stimuli

In classical conditioning, stimuli that naturally and automatically trigger a response without prior learning.