APSE CESP Exam - Topic 3 Question 38 Discussion

Actual exam question for APSE's CESP exam

Question #: 38
Topic #: 3

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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Naomi

5 months ago

Not sure about that. What if she feels overwhelmed at work?

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Ben

5 months ago

Agree! Modeling behavior can really help her learn.

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Deonna

6 months ago

An index card? Seems a bit too simplistic for this situation.

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Ernest

6 months ago

Social clubs can be great, but they might not address the immediate issue.

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Precious

6 months ago

I think option D makes the most sense. Real-life practice is key.

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Matthew

6 months ago

I recall a similar question where modeling behavior was emphasized, so I think option D might be the best choice to help her interact with her coworkers directly.

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Karon

7 months ago

Enrolling her in a social club sounds beneficial long-term, but I feel like we need to tackle the immediate issue first, so I'm leaning towards option D.

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Dudley

7 months ago

I think practicing conversations in a controlled setting, like option C, could help her feel more comfortable, but it might not address the real work environment right away.

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Felice

7 months ago

I remember we discussed using visual aids like index cards in class, so option A seems like a good start, but I'm not sure if it's the most effective first step.

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Reid

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. There are a few different approaches suggested, and I'm not sure which one would be the most effective. I guess I'll just have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.

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Kati

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key here is to provide support and practice in the actual work environment, so I'm going to go with option D. Modeling the behavior and working with her on-site is the best way to help her feel comfortable and integrate into the team.

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Doyle

8 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should go with the index card reminder (A) or the in-office practice (C). I'll have to think this through carefully before deciding.

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Shalon

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about how to help an employee with autism who is having trouble greeting co-workers. I think I'll go with option D - practicing with her at work and modeling the behavior I want to see.

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Taryn

10 months ago

Haha, this reminds me of that time I had to teach my dog to sit. Gotta start with the basics, right? Option D all the way!

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Alex

10 months ago

User 2: Yeah, option D seems like the best choice here.

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Lottie

10 months ago

User 1: Let's start with the basics, like teaching a dog to sit.

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Dona

10 months 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

10 months 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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Luther

9 months ago

B: Yeah, that sounds like a good idea to build her skills.

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Barbra

9 months ago

A: Let's start with practicing in the office.

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Ivette

11 months 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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