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At what point are neurodevelopmental disorders like autism likely to have an onset?

Usually during middle school Usually before grade school Usually in high school Usually in early adulthood

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

Which of the following is a correct statement about autism?

Medical tests can diagnose autism. Right now, there is no medical test to diagnose autism. An autism diagnosis is completely objective. People respond the same way to treatment for autism.

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

Having a sibling with ASD Having grandparents with ASD Having one, specific genetic mutation that has been identified as causing ASD. Being female

Why is autism called a "spectrum disorder?"

It manifests in a variety of different ways. It can impact each person who has it differently. People who have autism need different levels of support. All of the above.

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