Autism Spectrum Disorders

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1- The autism spectrum disorders can often be reliably detected by the age of 3 years, and in some cases as early as 18 months.

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False

2- Rett syndrome is relatively rare, affecting almost exclusively males.

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False

3- Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder do not follow the typical patterns of child development.

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False

4- Not speaking one word by 16 months is a possible indicator of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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False

5- Most children with ASD seem to have tremendous difficulty learning to engage in the give-and-take of everyday human interaction.

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False

6- Some children diagnosed with ASD remain mute throughout their lives.

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False

7- In ASD, the brain seems unable to balance the senses appropriately.

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False

8- Many children with ASD have some degree of mental impairment.

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False

9- Three in four children with ASD develops seizures.

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False

10- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a Federally mandated program that assures a free and appropriate public education for children with diagnosed learning deficits.

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False

11- There is no single best treatment package for all children with ASD.

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False

12- Dietary interventions are based on the idea that food allergies cause symptoms of autism.

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False

13- Medications are often used to treat behavioral problems.

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False

14- Government funds are available for families that choose to have their adult child with ASD live at home.

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False