Which Neurodevelopmental Disorder Is Associated with Increased Cortical Thickness in Early

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is associated with increased cortical thickness in early life, slower rates myelination, and repetitive behaviors during play?

• A)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• B)Fragile X syndrome
• C)Autism
• D)Down syndrome

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