Which of the following characteristics best describes students ...

[jerry coleman]

Which of the following characteristics best describes students with language impairment?
 
  a. Most of these students have normal sensory and motor functions.
  b. Most of these students have below average intellectual potential.
  c. The primary condition of these students involves a combination of several disabilities.
  d. The difficulties these students have are consistent throughout their schooling.

Question 2

Describe applied behavior analysis (ABA) and its use with children with autism.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[bigsis44]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

Applied behavior analysis focuses on clearly defining the behavior in the context of the environment, and then arranging the environment and providing consequences for increasing or decreasing specific behaviors. The role or function the students behavior plays in his environment is determined, and alternative behaviors that can serve the same function are identified. New behaviors are taught through reinforcement-based opportunities for response. Complex, or multistep behaviors, such as some vocational tasks, may be taught in segments and then linked together. Other skills, such as getting dressed, are presented as a whole, with the student gradually increasing participation. Students with autism may require many instructional trials (discrete trials) and explicit

[jerry coleman]

Excellent

[debra928]

Gracias!