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Leo Kanner, the doctor who identified autism as its own condition, believed that autism was caused by which of the following?

Unloving mothers Biological fathers Antibiotics Overindulgent mothers

What of the following is an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

A baby born after their due date Low birth weight Large head circumference Birth via a C-section

What role does social and economic status play in ASD?

Social and economic class affects who has autism. Social and economic class does not affect who has autism. Only those from lower classes have autism. Those from upper classes are more likely to have autism.

Which of the following is a generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

Being born to a mother and/or father younger than 25 Being born in winter Being born to a mother older than 35 and/or a father older than 40 Being born via a C-section

Which of the following is a genetic risk factor for ASD?

Having another genetic condition like Fragile X Syndrome or Down Syndome. Having another condition like ADD/ADHD. Having one, specific genetic mutation that has been identified as causing ASD. Receiving the MMR vaccine

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