A teacher of students with exceptional needs has kindergarten students with sensory-processing difficulties. Which statement about self-stimulatory behaviors is most accurate?

• A. Self-stimulatory behaviors serve a purpose and should be replaced with alternative behaviors that perform a similar function
• B. They are inherently biological and not readily influenced by reinforcement
• C. They promote attention and rarely interfere with learning
• D. They are typically extinguished when the student is taught effective communication strategies

Answer: (A)