Which of the Following Statements About Gender Differences in Autism

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender differences in autism is true?

• A)Autism is equally common in boys and girls.
• B)Autism is more common in boys.
• C)Autism is more common in boys,except among those with profound mental retardation,where the numbers of boys and girls are similar.
• D)Autism is more common in boys,except among those with average or above-average IQ,where the numbers of boys and girls are similar.

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