The best setting for daytime care for a 5-year-old autistic child whose mother works is:
a. private day care.
b. public school.
c. his own home with a sitter.
d. a specialized program that facilitates interaction by use of behavioral methods.
D
Autistic children can benefit from specialized educational programs that address their special needs. Day care programs generally do not have resources to meet the needs of severely impaired children. To best meet the needs of an autistic child, the public school may refer the child to a specialized program. A sitter might not have the skills to interact with an autistic child.
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