Explain how neural, cognitive, and behavioral development are thought to interrelate in the development of children with autism spectrum disorder
What will be an ideal response?
Children with ASD are thought to have decreased activation of the neural reward system and atypical social brain circuitry from birth.
This deviation in brain development leads them to responds less to social cues such as smiling faces.
Lack of social interaction delays several aspects of social and communicative development such as joint attention, social imitation, face processing, pretend play, and language.
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All of the following except _______ are great strategies to reduce dropout rates
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Joann woke up late for work this morning because she slept through her alarm. On her way, she had to take a detour because of a traffic accident
After lunch, her boss told everyone that they would have to work late because the corporate managers were coming for an unplanned inspection early the next morning. As a result, Joann had to cancel long-standing dinner plans with an out-of-town friend. These events are examples of A) acute stress. B) chronic stress. C) daily hassles. D) major life events.