Author Question: An appropriate treatment goal for a child with autism is a. resolution of all autistic symptoms ... (Read 85 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

An appropriate treatment goal for a child with autism is

a. resolution of all autistic symptoms by age 18.
b. immediate cessation of ritualistic behaviors.
c. development of normal social skills by age 18.
d. reduction in tantrums and eventual development of some self-care activities.

Question 2

What is the most current state of evidence to link childhood vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

a. There is no evidence to suggest that vaccines cause autism
b. Thimerosal (a childhood vaccine) is not related to autism, but a higher overall number of vaccines received by a child increases risk for developing autism
c. Vaccines do not cause autism, but they do speed up the development of symptoms
d. Certain vaccines have been found to directly induce autism