The Lower IQ Scores for Children with Autism Are Most

question 85

Multiple Choice

The lower IQ scores for children with autism are most likely due to:

• A) problems the child might have in interacting with the person giving the test
• B) the child's mental retardation
• C) lack of motivation
• D) an overreliance on nonverbal IQ

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