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Is there a difference between Autism and Asperger Syndrome?
Unlike with autism, people with Asperger syndrome have no substantial delay in language development.
What is Syndromal Autism?
Syndromal autism is associated with severe or profound mental retardation or a congenital syndrome with physical symptoms, such as tuberous sclerosis.
What are biologically relevant phenotypes?
Biologically relevant phenotypes are observable traits that can be viewed on brain scans
What is Task Analysis?
Task Analysis is a process in which tasks are broken down into segments so that the parts can be taught in any sequence. Task analysis allows analysts to focus on those portions of a task that require greater emphasis and aids in developing general cognitive skills.
What is Chaining?
Chaining is further breaking down tasks that have previously been broken down into segments.
What is Prompting?
Prompting is using the least intrusive encouragement that gets a child to perform a certain task.