Noah Is an Active, Inquisitive 4

question 14

Multiple Choice

Noah is an active, inquisitive 4.5-year-old who has autism. The family and therapists have brainstormed a variety of ways to increase Noah's toileting skills. Currently, he has at least four accidents a day. In light of recent evidence-based practice, what is the best way to increase Noah's toileting independence?

• A) Use an alarm system in his underwear to signal when he is wet.
• B) Take him to the bathroom every 15 minutes.
• C) Show Noah a short videotape of himself correctly urinating in the toilet.
• D) Place diapers on Noah, and wait until he is ready for toilet training.

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Definitions:

Non-REM Sleep

A restful phase of sleep that progresses through several stages and is characterized by a decrease in physiological activity.

REM Sleep

REM sleep, or Rapid Eye Movement sleep, is a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary muscle paralysis.

Paradoxical Sleep

Also known as REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a sleep phase characterized by eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.

REM Deprivation

The process of preventing a person from entering Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, a stage of sleep associated with vivid dreaming, which can affect mood and cognitive function.