A researcher reports that in a long-term follow-up of comprehensive, early intervention and treatment with high-functioning autistics, many improved and exhibited self-sufficiency and reasonable functioning, although odd behaviors remained. The researcher's report sounds ____.
a. unimpressive since most autistics improve without treatment
b. the same as reports of changes that occur with drug therapy alone
c. unrealistically optimistic
d. quite realistic
Question 2
The parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder ask you for advice on the best treatment to eliminate the child's repetitive behaviors and improve his ability to verbalize. What is the best advice?
a. Drug treatment has been the most effective approach for both symptoms.
b. No treatment has been very effective for these symptoms.
c. Behavior modification has been used effectively for both symptoms.
d. Behavior modification has been used effectively to reduce repetitive behaviors, but nothing has been effective in improving verbalization.
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