Author Question: Which of the following statements accurately describes what we know today about the treatment or ... (Read 47 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which of the following statements accurately describes what we know today about the
treatment or prevention of autism?

a. Medication is effective at reducing (but not curing) several of the core symptoms of the
disorder.
b. Facilitated communication devices significantly increase the communication abilities of
children with the disorder.
c. Behavioral interventions are most likely to be successful when they begin during the
preschool years.
d. Prevention programs have been shown to successfully decrease the prevalence of autism
in the general population.
e. Psychoanalytic treatment approaches that focus on parents offer one of the most effective
ways of helping children with autism.

Question 2

Treatment in the psychoanalytic approach

a. is aimed at unearthing unconscious conflicts in order to develop insight.
b. is based on complex behavioral analysis.
c. is always conducted in hospitals or institutions.
d. is notable for being the foundation for the development of short-term treatments.