Which of the following is a limitation of Discrete Trial Training?
A) It increases the motivation of children with ASD to engage in spontaneous interactions, but doesn't always provide the skills for them to do so effectively.
B) It provides general solutions to social problems the child may encounter, but children with ASD are often seeking specific solutions to specific problems.
C) It limits the ability of those with ASD to self-manage and self-direct.
D) The training it provides is so variable that consistent environments, such as a classroom, can be a challenge for children trained in this way.

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Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is a structured method of teaching that breaks down skills into small, "discrete" components. One limitation is that it can limit the ability of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to self-manage and self-direct because it relies heavily on the instructor's direction and does not always encourage independent problem-solving or spontaneous decision-making.

Which of the Following Is a Limitation of Discrete Trial