Based on DSM-IV.....In Contrast to Autism, Asperger's Disorder

question 40

Multiple Choice

Based on DSM-IV.....In contrast to autism, Asperger's disorder:

• A) Is less severe
• B) Has more language impairments
• C) Has a clear etiology, with clearly known causes
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Learning Disabilities

Neurologically-based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math, and can also affect higher-level skills such as organization, time planning, and abstract reasoning.

Diagnosed

The identification of a disease or condition by its signs, symptoms, and possibly additional testing.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty in maintaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb, from conception to birth, through stages including the embryonic and fetal periods.