A behaviour therapist spent months working with an autistic child who finally managed to say a few words. What is one reason that so much time and effort is needed to make such small changes in the behaviour of autistic children?

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Due to the presence of hallucinations, there is little time during which the child is actually lucid.

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These children do not imitate behaviour.

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These children do not respond because of their impulsivity

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A family history of sensory deficits makes it difficult to communicate with autistic children.

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