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Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following interventions is generally considered the most important in autism?

a. early and intensive educational services
b. starting the child in 1st grade close to 7 years old
c. hiring a school tutor to help the child keep up with homework
d. having siblings spend a great deal of time with the child with autism

Question 2

During a talk with the nurse, the mother of a 6-month-old baby says that she gets her to go to sleep by giving her a bottle of milk to suck on until she falls asleep. The nurse's best response would be:

a. You need to be watching your baby on a monitor or there the baby cannot see you.
b. Be sure you prop the bottle well and the baby's head is slightly elevated.
c. Letting a child fall asleep with a bottle of milk or other liquid containing sugar will cause cavities.
d. Your baby is old enough to hold her own bottle, and this builds independence and self-esteem.

memslove · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. The most important intervention for the child with autism diagnosed before the age of 5 is generally considered to be early and intensive educational services. If interventions are begun before the age of 3, they may lead to better overall outcomes.
B Incorrect. Starting the child in 1st grade close to 7 years old is not the most important intervention in autism.
C Incorrect. Hiring a school tutor to help the child keep up with homework is not the most important intervention in autism.
D Incorrect. Having siblings spend a great deal of time with the child with autism is not the most important intervention.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Upon hearing the mother of a 6-month-old baby says that she gets her to go to sleep by giving her a bottle of milk to suck on until she falls asleep, the nurse's best response would not be: You need to be watching your baby on a monitor or there the baby cannot see you.
B Incorrect. Upon hearing the mother of a 6-month-old baby says that she gets her to go to sleep by giving her a bottle of milk to suck on until she falls asleep, the nurse's best response would not be: Be sure you prop the bottle well and the baby's head is slightly elevated.
C Correct. Upon hearing the mother of a 6-month-old baby says that she gets her to go to sleep by giving her a bottle of milk to suck on until she falls asleep, the nurse's best response would be: Letting a child fall asleep with a bottle of milk or other liquid containing sugar will cause cavities.
D Incorrect. Upon hearing the mother of a 6-month-old baby says that she gets her to go to sleep by giving her a bottle of milk to suck on until she falls asleep, the nurse's best response would not be: Your baby is old enough to hold her own bottle, and this builds independence and self-esteem.