Youths with Autism Are Sometimes Aggressive and Impulsive and Fail

question 118

Multiple Choice

Youths with autism are sometimes aggressive and impulsive and fail to pay close attention to others. Youths with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have learning problems such as difficulty reading. These examples indicate that developmental and disruptive behavior disorders may be

• A) multiply diagnosed.
• B) comorbid.
• C) selective.
• D) more common than previously thought.

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Definitions:

Atlantoaxial Instability

Abnormal movement between the first and second vertebrae of the neck, which can result in spinal cord injury and other serious outcomes.

Hyperflexibility

An unusual ability to move joints beyond the normal range of motion, often referred to as being "double-jointed."

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in one's ability to think, concentrate, formulate ideas, reason, and remember, impacting daily life.

Sexuality

The capacity for sexual feelings, a broad spectrum of conditions that influence how individuals express themselves as sexual beings.