In Contrast to Boys Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, When

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Multiple Choice

In contrast to boys diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, when girls are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder:

• A) They show higher levels of intellectual functioning than boys
• B) They show more severe intellectual impairment than boys
• C) They show higher levels of social skills than boys
• D) They do not differ significantly from boys

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