Autistic Children Are Typically Normal

question 43

Multiple Choice

Autistic children are typically normal:

• A)in their social skills.
• B)on most intellectual dimensions.
• C)in communicating with other people.
• D)in acquiring a theory of mind.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, including neural growth and reorganization.

Brain Injured

Pertaining to any form of harm or damage to the brain that affects its functionality, which can result from trauma, stroke, infection, or other causes.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as conscious thought, memory, and decision making.

Wrinkled

Describes a texture or appearance characterized by small lines, folds, or ridges; often associated with aging skin or fabric that has been crushed or creased.