CPC - Navigating The Maze: A Child In An Adult's Body

The following are characteristic features of Smith-Magenis Syndrome except

• intellectual disability

• self-injurious behaviour

• sleep disturbance

• urinary incontinence

Smith-Magenis Syndrome is primarily caused by

• deletion of a segment on chromosome 15q11

• deletion on chromosome 4p

• deletion on chromosome 17p11.2

• deletion of paternal chromosome 15

Which of the following strategies is most effective in managing challenging behavior in individuals with developmental disabilities?

• Avoiding any form of communication or intervention

• Ignoring the behavior completely

• Punishing the individual harshly for challenging behaviors

• Using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors