The DSM-IVTR Had a Classification for Both Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 104

Multiple Choice

The DSM-IVTR had a classification for both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Asperger's disorder arguing that in the latter,:

• A) there are no significant delays or deviances in language.
• B) in the first 3 years of life, children show underdeveloped cognitive skills.
• C) children with Asperger's disorder tend to have lower IQ scores.
• D) individuals experience significant impairments in social and occupational functioning.

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