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According to the CDC, which of the following is a possible explanation of the variance in the rate of ASD across states?

The research method used to identify children with autism. The differences in how various communities identify children with autism. The differences in access to services available to children in different communities. All of the above.

How many cases of autism have an identified genetic cause?

33% 80 % 100% 15%

What is the CDC's 2018 number for how many children have autism?

1 in 28 1 in 59 1 in 100 1 in 250

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 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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