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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

Which of the following causes autism?

Thimerosal found in vaccines Mercury The MMR vaccine, specifically None of the above

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 generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

A mother who took the prescription drugs Valproic acid and Thalidomide while pregnant A mother who took antibiotics while pregnant A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant A mother who took over-the-counter painkillers while pregnant

Which of the following is true about genetic factors and ASD?

People without ASD have some genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. People without ASD have no genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. Every person with ASD has the same genetic mutations. Every case of ASD has an identified genetic cause.

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