The mother of a child age 4 years with autism spectrum disorder tells the nurse that the child rocks continuously but that "she doesn't hurt herself." Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Ignore the behavior.
B) Tell the child to stop.
C) Hold the child until she stops rocking.
D) Put the child in time-out for 4 minutes.
Ans: A
Managing the repetitive behaviors depends on the specific behavior and its effect on others and the environment. Because the rocking has no negative effects, ignoring it may be the best approach. If the behavior is unacceptable, redirecting the child and using positive reinforcement are recommended.
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