A child with autism spectrum disorder engages in a repetitive rocking behavior that does not pose a threat to the child's safety. When educating the child's family on managing this behavior, which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to sug
A) Ignore it
B) Redirect the child
C) Use positive reinforcement
D) Pad the area around the child
Ans: A
Managing the repetitive behaviors of these children depends on the specific behavior and its effects on others or the environment. If the behavior has no negative effects, such as rocking, ignoring it may be the best approach. If the behavior is unacceptable, such as head banging, redirecting the child and using positive reinforcement are recommended. In some cases, especially in children with severe delays, these strategies may not work, and environmental alterations and perhaps protective headgear are needed.
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