An adolescent has an autism spectrum disorder. Which psychoeducational group topic would best meet the patient's needs?
a. Signs of relapse
b. Interpersonal skills
c. Anger management
d. Medication management
B
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders almost universally have impaired relationships and need help learning effective social skills to support relationships. Anger and medication management might or might not be needs of such individuals. Deficits are constant, so relapse is not an issue.
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a. a sexually transmitted infection. b. bacterial vaginosis. c. pelvic inflammatory disease. d. purulent vaginitis.
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