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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

How many cases of autism have an identified genetic cause?

33% 80 % 100% 15%

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

Which of the following statements about the link between vaccines and autism is true?

Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between autism and vaccines. The original study that proposed a link between vaccines and autism has been discredited. Scientists have not been able to replicate the results of the study that proposed a link between vaccines and autism. All of the above

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