A Female Child Is Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 103

Multiple Choice

A female child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Later, as an adult, she is unable to hold a job and has very limited communication skills. Her case is:

• A) very rare; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are males, and their symptoms usually diminish substantially by early adulthood.
• B) uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are males, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood.
• C) uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are females, and their symptoms usually diminish substantially by early adulthood.
• D) common; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are females, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood.

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