Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 158

Multiple Choice

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

• A)appear around age 4.
• B)can be seen as early as age 1.
• C)vary greatly, depending on the sex of the child.
• D)include a pronounced interest in social stimuli.

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Definitions:

In-Depth Interviews

A qualitative research method that involves conducting intensive individual interviews with a small number of respondents to explore their perspectives on a particular idea, program, or situation.

Preadolescent Girls

Refers to girls typically aged between 9 and 12 years, who are in the developmental stage just before adolescence, experiencing significant physical, emotional, and social changes.

Self-Regulatory Skills

The abilities required to monitor and control one's own behavior, emotions, or thoughts, adjusting them in accordance with the demands of the situation.

Emotional Expressiveness

The degree to which an individual outwardly displays their emotions through facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and other behaviors.