Vocal Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) provide opportunities for individuals with autism to:
a. increase the volume of their speech.
b. use audio feedback to reduce the occurrence of echolalia.
c. replay verbal directions or requests to allow time to formulate verbal responses.
d. produce words or sentences by selecting pictures or written words on a communication board.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. Teach the desired behavior in a variety of contexts to begin with. b. Reinforce desired responses on a variable interval schedule. c. Reinforce generalization when it occurs spontaneously. d. Teach various forms of the desired behavior.
Of the following, which is the best definition of perspective taking?
a. The ability to feel guilt or shame about an unkind act directed toward another person b. The ability to understand the thoughts and feelings of others c. The ability to resolve conflicts in ways that benefit everyone involved d. The ability to respond dispassionately when mistreated by someone
Why would someone add value labels to coded variables?
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