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bobypop · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Identify two school-based interventions for children with ASD. What does the research indicate regarding the effectiveness of mainstreaming of children with ASD with typically developing peers?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Cheryl spends four hours every day in the shower, scrubbing her skin raw with a loofa brush for fear that she is contaminated with urine or feces. She sees a cognitive-behavioral therapist for treatment. The cognitive-behavioral therapist is most likely to write which note about Cheryl's case?

a. Guarding against own unacceptable urges; uses reaction formation as a general defense..
b. Engages in superstitious behavior; probably associating handwashing with some previous situation where it led to reinforcement..
c. Neurotransmitters not functioning properly; needs medication..
d. Need to correct dysfunctional beliefs in order to reduce anxiety over cleanliness..

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Based services on educational needs rather than diagnoses
Opportunities to teach social skills, communication skills, language skills, etc.
Mainstreaming little evidence that this is successful
Early intervention is very important to encourage social relationships

Answer to Question 2

D