Both Prader-Willi and Angelman Syndromes Are ____

question 55

Multiple Choice

 Both Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes are ____.

• A) inherited conditions
• B) associated with an involuntary urge to eat
• C) believed to be spontaneous genetic birth defects that occur around the time of conception
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

Social Skills

The abilities necessary for successful social communication and interaction, including verbal and nonverbal communication.

Sensory Abilities

The capacities to receive and process information from the environment through sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, which aims to improve socially significant behaviors.