Howard is 7 years old, and his mother is concerned about his challenging behavior in multiple settings (home, school). He is very noncompliant and has hit staff and pupils. Howard had early language delay but now uses some short sentences. His school reports indicate that he has moderately impaired intellectual ability with above average reading skills and a marked failure to develop any peer relationships. His parents report that his language is stereotyped and repetitive and that he repeats watching of videos and DVDs. He is very limited in terms initiating social communication and has a restricted pattern of interests, currently an over-focus on DVDs. He has stereotyped repetitive motor mannerisms and seeks to feel people’s clothes. When you first meet Howard, he immediately reaches out to feel your clothes. How would you proceed?