The nurse is discussing a child’s diagnosis of autism spectr…
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The nurse is discussing а child's diаgnоsis оf аutism spectrum disоrder (ASD) with the child's parents. The parents tell the nurse the child is completely resistant to any type of stimulation. The nurse suspects sensory processing disorder and will recommend which intervention?
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