Which of the following interventions is generally considered the most important in autism?
a. early and intensive educational services
b. starting the child in 1st grade close to 7 years old
c. hiring a school tutor to help the child keep up with homework
d. having siblings spend a great deal of time with the child with autism
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A Correct. The most important intervention for the child with autism diagnosed before the age of 5 is generally considered to be early and intensive educational services. If interventions are begun before the age of 3, they may lead to better overall outcomes.
B Incorrect. Starting the child in 1st grade close to 7 years old is not the most important intervention in autism.
C Incorrect. Hiring a school tutor to help the child keep up with homework is not the most important intervention in autism.
D Incorrect. Having siblings spend a great deal of time with the child with autism is not the most important intervention.
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