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What are some behaviors more commonly observed in individuals with autism? {Ans: Task avoidance (noncompliance) Tantrums self-injurious behaviors (SIB) Aggression Stereotypy (self-stimulatory/repetitive body movements or behaviors) (hand flapping)}What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? {Ans: No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or thereafter No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or expressions by 9 months Lack of response to name No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching, waving) No words by 16 months No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)}What are the 4 functions of problem behavior? {Ans: 1. Attention - someone gives attention for problem behavior 2. Tangible - someone gives access to a tangible item or activity for problem behavior. (Toys, food, activity) (Julie wants a cookie, she screams, mom gives cookie to keep her quiet) 3. Escape/Avoidance - someone allows escape from an aversive task upon problem behavior - discontinuing a task or demand once bad behavior presents. 4. Automatic - feels good to do