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page 627 15.4. how can disorders be treated in children and adolescents? identify the true and false statements about using applied behavioral analysis to manage the symptoms of children with autism. true statement(s) social skills improve relatively immediately. press space to open this therapy is based on principles of operant conditioning. press space to open it requires 10 hours of therapy a week. press space to open continued therapy contributes to improvements in iq scores. press space to open false statement(s)

Answer 1

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is an effective therapy for ASD that uses operant conditioning principles. While immediate social skills improvements are false, continued therapy can lead to significant cognitive and social advancements. The required hours of therapy can vary, so the statement about a fixed number of therapy hours is false.

Applied Behavioral Analysis for Children with Autism

• Disorders in children and adolescents can be treated through various methods, including behavioral therapies and medications.
• In the case of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is a prominent intervention that targets social and communication skills.
• ABA is grounded in the principles of operant conditioning.

To answer the student's question:

True: ABA is based on principles of operant conditioning.

True: Continued therapy can contribute to improvements in IQ scores.

False: Social skills improve relatively immediately. Improvement takes time and is gradual.

False: It requires 10 hours of therapy a week.

The actual amount of therapy needed can vary greatly depending on the individual's needs.

ABA therapy involves breaking down desired behaviors into small, teachable components and systematically reinforcing these behaviors.

Although not all children will experience immediate social skills improvement, with consistent and prolonged therapy, many show significant progress in communication, IQ, and the ability to interact socially.