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-A term that describes high-functioning children with autismlike symptoms.

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Asperger's syndrome is a term that describes high-functioning children with autism-like symptoms.

Answer: D
 Pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) is a term used for children who show some but not all symptoms of autism.

Answer: C
 Applied behavior analysis is a type of therapy that focuses on shaping behavior through positive reinforcement.

Answer: E
 Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand and predict the thoughts, beliefs, and intentions of others.

Answer: F
 Ecological variations describe the way that different environments can affect child development.

Answer: G
 Mirror neurons are specialized neurons that fire when an individual observes another individual performing an action.

Answer: H
 Relationship-focused interventions are therapies that are designed to improve the quality of relationships between children and their caregivers.

Answer: B
 Collateral skills interventions are strategies that are used to improve skills that are not directly targeted by a particular intervention.

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