Reference no: EM133639681
Question
1. To diagnose autism spectrum disorder in Ontario, diagnosticians use the following tools:
Observation, DSM-5 criteria, assessment tools
Personal opinion
Parent report
Professional consensus with at least 4 other diagnosticians
2. According to Maich and Hall (2016), established treatments/evidence-based interventions
Are supported by testimonials.
Have sufficient evidence to determine that a treatment produces beneficial treatment effects.
Are almost always implemented.
Should only be implemented by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
3. Which of the following IS an element of informed consent when it comes to treatment according to the Healthcare Consent Act (1996)?
Consent must be unanimously provided by an individual's family members.
The person receives information about the treatment that a reasonable person in the same circumstances would require in order to make a decision about the treatment.
Individuals with developmental disabilties are assumed to not have capacity to make decisions related to treatment. There is no reasonable prospect of a person with a developmental disability being able to provide informed consent.
The person consenting to treatment must be provided with at least 72 hours to consider information in order to make an informed decision related to treatment.