A Diagnosis for Autism Requires Evidence That Nine of the Twelve

question 53

True/False

A diagnosis for autism requires evidence that nine of the twelve (or a gross majority) symptoms, listed in DSM-IV-TR, be present.

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby contributing to the regulation of body weight.

Strict Diet

A Strict Diet involves following a very precise and often restrictive eating plan, typically for health or weight loss reasons.

Neurotransmitter

Substances in the brain that facilitate the transmission of signals between neurons across synaptic gaps.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.