A child with a known diagnosis of autism is receiving therapy for obsessions. The type of therapy that would be appropriate for the child would be:
1. Behavior modification therapy.
2. Family therapy.
3. Social skills training.
4. Medication.
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1. Identifying an alternative to the obsessive behavior will aid the child with autism in changing the behavior.
2. Family therapy will aid in stopping the obsessive behaviors, but the child should also receive behavior modification therapy to reach the full potential.
3. Social skills are developed through interactions, and it is not for the treatment of obsessions.
4. Medications can help with obsessive behavior, but the child should also receive behavior modification therapy to reach the full potential.
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