Why Is Normed-Referenced Testing Problematic in Young Children with Suspected

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is normed-referenced testing problematic in young children with suspected autism?

• A) tests for 0-3 population are not available
• B) social impairment may impact performance
• C) symptoms do not emerge until age three
• D) normal development is not well understood

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Definitions:

Impoverished

Describing a condition of limited financial resources, where basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter may not be adequately met.

First Nations Women

Female members of First Nations, indigenous peoples in Canada, recognized for their distinct cultures, histories, and rights.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.

Intersectionality Theory

Holds that the effects of socioeconomic position, race and ethnicity, and gender on health are multiplicative, not additive. For instance, being poor may cause people to experience X health deficits and being an Indigenous person may cause people to experience Y health deficits, but the effect on health of being poor and an Indigenous person is XY, not X + Y.