Which of the Following Statements About Intelligence and Autism Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about intelligence and autism is true?

• A)Intelligence does not appear to be affected by autism.
• B)About 20% of individuals with autism have mental retardation as well.
• C)People with autism are unusually intelligent as a group.
• D)The majority of individuals with autism display cognitive deficits similar to those with intellectual disabilities.

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