It's 2 pm on Saturday, and you're out for a bike ride with friends. About halfway down a small hill, you see an adult and a child at the side of the road. It appears that the child may have fallen. As you approach, you ask if you can help, to which you hear a mom's thankful "yes." The child, who is about 8 years old, is sitting quietly and does not respond when you say "hi." The mother explains

that her son has atypical autism. Based on this information, which of the following techniques might you use to complete your assessment?

a. Ask the child open-ended questions.
b. Speak to the child loudly to get his attention.
c. Give the child simple, one-step directions.
d. Speak only to the child.


Answer: c

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