When dealing with the parents of a child diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, which of the following statements would be appropriate?
A) "Allow the child to come up with a list of routine activities."
B) "Encourage the child to talk when he is around other children."
C) "Use a time-out as a way to control aggressive behavior."
D) "Ignore his head banging; it's just for attention."
C
Feedback: Aggressive behavior must be dealt with in a direct manner; a time-out is an appropriate and effective method. Pervasive developmental disorders are characterized by severe impairment of reciprocal social interaction skills, communication deviance, and restricted stereotyped behavioral patterns. Answers A, B, and D are not appropriate.
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