Which behavior indicates that the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with autistic disorder has been effective? The child
a. plays with one toy for 30 minutes.
b. repeats words spoken by a parent.
c. holds the parent's hand while walking.
d. spins around and claps hands while walking.
C
Holding the hand of another person suggests relatedness. Usually, a child with autism would resist holding someone's hand and stand or walk alone, perhaps flapping arms or moving in a stereotyped pattern. The other options reflect behaviors that are consistent with autistic disorder.
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