The parents of a preschool-age child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ask what can be done to treat the disorder
When responding to the parents, which health care professionals should the nurse tell the parents will take part in their child's care?
Select all that apply.
A) Social services
B) Laboratory
C) Speech therapy
D) Play therapy
E) Public health agency
Answer: A, C, D
The goals of therapy are to facilitate communication, reduce rigidity, and treat maladaptive behaviors. To reach these goals, the child will be treated by a speech therapist, a play therapist, and social services. Laboratory technicians do not treat clients. A public health agency does not treat clients, although individuals who work there might.
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