What Is a Sign of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Multiple Choice

What is a sign of autism spectrum disorder?

• A) impaired social responses
• B) cooperative play
• C) low intelligence
• D) early proficiency in language

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Definitions:

Older Maternal Age

Refers to childbearing at a later age, often considered to be 35 years and older, which can have both risks and benefits for the health of the mother and child.

Pregnant at 17

Refers to experiencing pregnancy at the age of seventeen, highlighting the challenges and implications of teenage pregnancy.

Twins

Two offspring produced by the same pregnancy, categorized typically as either identical (monozygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic).

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.