ASD ASD Intervention and Treatment Approaches

Question 1

Which evidence-based intervention for ASD focuses on breaking skills into small steps and using reinforcement to build behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Answer

ABA uses discrete trial training and reinforcement to teach skills in small, measurable steps.

Question 2

The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR) model, also known as Floortime, was developed by which clinician?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Greenspan

Answer

Stanley Greenspan developed the DIR/Floortime model, which emphasizes following the child's lead to build emotional and social capacities.

Question 3

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is primarily used to address which area of deficit in individuals with ASD?

Accepted Answer

Functional communication

Answer

PECS teaches individuals with ASD to initiate and sustain communication by exchanging picture cards with a partner.

Question 4

Social Skills Training (SST) groups for individuals with ASD are MOST effective when they include which component?

Accepted Answer

Peer-mediated practice with neurotypical peers

Answer

Including neurotypical peers in SST provides naturalistic practice opportunities that improve generalization of social skills.

Question 5

In Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), what is the recommended minimum number of therapy hours per week?

Accepted Answer

25–40 hours

Answer

Research supports 25–40 hours per week of EIBI for young children with ASD to achieve optimal outcomes.

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