Teaching for parents of children with pervasive developmental disorder should include which of the following?
A) Maintain a structure in the child's daily activities to minimize disruption.
B) Play the television or radio constantly to stimulate the child's curiosity.
C) Speak in descriptive sentences to enhance the child's language development.
D) Use physical touch as much as possible to hold the child's attention.
A
Feedback: Children with pervasive developmental disorder respond most favorably to a structured daily routine that does not change unnecessarily. Pervasive developmental disorders are characterized by severe impairment of reciprocal social interaction skills, communication deviance, and restricted stereotyped behavioral patterns. Answers B, C and D are not appropriate teaching points for the parents of children with pervasive developmental disorders.
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