Based on the research of Lovaas (1987),improvements in the intellectual and educational functioning of autistic children have been documented for intervention programs that
A) use a group therapy model.
B) provide multiple therapists.
C) meet one-on-one for 40 hours per week.
D) are school based.

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Lovaas's research found that intervention programs that met one-on-one with autistic children for 40 hours per week resulted in improvements in intellectual and educational functioning. This intensive one-on-one model is known as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and has become a widely used approach in treating autism. The other options (A, B, and D) are not supported by Lovaas's research and may not be as effective in improving the functioning of autistic children.

Based on the Research of Lovaas (1987),improvements in the Intellectual