Which of the Following Is True of the Relationship Between

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the relationship between parental age and ASD?

• A) Older mothers are more likely to have children with ASD, but paternal age is not associated with increased risk of ASD.
• B) Younger mothers are more likely to have children with ASD, but paternal age is not associated with increased risk of ASD.
• C) Older mothers are more likely to have children with ASD, and younger fathers are more likely to have children with ASD.
• D) Older mothers are more likely to have children with ASD, and older fathers are more likely to have children with ASD as well.

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