In Terms of Identifying Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,why Is

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Multiple Choice

In terms of identifying children with autism spectrum disorder,why is it imperative that better assessment procedures be identified for use with young children?

• A)To help parents cope and understand why their baby is "different"
• B)So pediatricians will not dismiss parents' concerns
• C)The most positive outcomes tend to accrue to children who begin interventions at an early age
• D)So schools can screen out children who will need specialized placement at an earlier age

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with processing and cognition.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions like memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Critical Thinking

The process of objectively analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment.