Autism Is a Complex Developmental Disorder

question 6

Multiple Choice

Autism is a complex developmental disorder.The diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal functioning in which area with onset before age 3 years?

• A) Symbolic or imaginative play
• B) Parallel play
• C) Gross motor development
• D) Growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the brain and peripheral nervous system important for muscle contraction and signaling between nerve cells.

Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels.

Fight or Flight

A physiological response to perceived threat or danger, preparing the body to fight or flee.

Lumbar Puncture

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid.