APSE Exam CESP Topic 3 Question 38 Discussion

Actual exam question for APSE's CESP exam

Question #: 38
Topic #: 3

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A supervisor reports to you that the young woman with autism who started work two weeks ago is not "fitting in." Specifically, she is not greeting people. Instead she stares at people when they say hello to her, and her supervisor's efforts at remediation have not been successful. After you verify the accuracy of his observation, which of the following strategies should you implement FIRST?

AHelp her prepare an index card reminder to say hello in response to being greeted.

BEnroll her in a social club that is offered by your agency to help her develop friendships.

CPractice conversations with her in your office until she says hello on cue 9 out of 10 times.

DPractice with her at work and model saying hello to co-workers during her work shift.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Shalon at Jul 07, 2025, 07:05 PM

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Dona

2 days ago

Yikes, this is a tough one. But I have to agree with Ivette, D seems like the best first step to get her comfortable in the workplace.

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Devorah

4 days ago

Nah, I'd go with C. Practicing in a controlled setting first before trying it out in the real world could help build her confidence.

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Ivette

8 days ago

Hmm, I think option D is the way to go. Modeling the desired behavior in the actual work environment seems like the most natural and practical approach.

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