A behavior therapist spent months working with an autistic child who finally managed to say a few words. What is one reason that so much time and effort is needed to make such small changes in the behavior of autistic children?
A) These children do not imitate behavior.
B) These children do not respond to primary reinforcers.
C) Sensory deficits make it difficult to communicate with autistic children.
D) Due to the presence of hallucinations, there is little time during which the child is actually lucid.
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