Each of the Following Is a Misconception About Autism Spectrum

question 57

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a misconception about autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT

• A)It is a single,well-defined category of disability.
• B)People with autism spectrum disorders are all intellectually disabled.
• C)All people with autism are impaired in some cognitive areas but are highly intelligent or geniuses in others.
• D)There is no evidence that bad parenting causes autism.

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Definitions:

Intelligence Test Scores

Quantitative measures derived from assessments designed to evaluate an individual's cognitive abilities in comparison to a statistical norm.

Down Syndrome

A condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Extra Chromosome

The presence of an additional chromosome in the genetic material of an organism, which can lead to genetic disorders.

Intellectual Disability

A condition of limited mental ability, indicated by an intelligence score of 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the demands of life; varies from mild to profound.