Author Question: The general recommendation for vocational placements for children with autism as they transition ... (Read 39 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

The general recommendation for vocational placements for children with autism as they transition from school to postsecondary employment is to stress their and play down their

a. individual strengths; social problems
b. intelligence; academic difficulties
c. social progress; behavior problems d. intelligence; social problems

Question 2

Discuss the issues and challenges that are faced by many families with children with autism.

What will be an ideal response?

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Families of children with autism face a variety of challenges.
(1) The parents of children with autism need an understanding of the nature of autism and how it influences their child's learning patterns and behavior. They also need to understand special education laws and regulations and how to advocate for their child. (2) Parents need to learn how to use specialized teaching strategies to help their child acquire new behaviors.
(3) Parents need to learn effective behavior management strategies to be able to effectively address their child's challenging behaviors.
(4) Siblings can have their lives seriously disrupted and should be part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
(5) Treatment can be time-intensive and expensive and can lead to stress in the family. (6) Mothers tend to carry much of the burden.
(7) Support services should be available for family members who are experiencing stress.