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Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Environment

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New teacher Miss Lester is convinced that Rahad has autism. He refuses to look her in the eye, and she knows that lack of eye contact is sometimes associated with spectrum disorders. What else could be going on here?
  1. Rahad is very shy.
  2. Rahad needs glasses.
  3. Rahad belongs to a culture in which children are discouraged from making eye contact with adults.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D-Rahad may need glasses or be shy, and he may also be culturally conditioned not to make eye contact. In many cultures, a child making eye contact with an adult is viewed as a sign of disrespect. Miss Lester must make further investigations before drawing conclusions.
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