Why Is an Autistic Child Likely to Receive a Diagnosis

question 81

Multiple Choice

Why is an autistic child likely to receive a diagnosis of reactive attachment disorder in South Korea?

• A) There is no governmental money for treatment for autism.
• B) It is a subtle message to parents about their role in the disorder.
• C) Physicians lack the training to make a diagnosis of autism.
• D) Autism is a very stigmatizing diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Passive

Exhibiting or characterized by non-resistance or submission to external forces or influences.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons) by recording the electrical activity.

Electrical Activity

Movements of ions that create electrical impulses, fundamental for the functioning of nerves and muscles, including the heart and brain.

Electrodes

Conductive materials that allow electricity to enter or leave an object, substance, or region, commonly used in electrical circuits and medical devices.