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Which neurotransmitter is NOT mentioned as contributing to ASD?

  • Serotonin (correct)
  • Acetylcholine
  • Dopamine
  • GABA

What is the primary goal for the treatment of children with ASD?

  • Maximize independence
  • Minimize core symptoms
  • Reduce interfering behaviors
  • All of the above (correct)

Which intervention is an evidence-based treatment for ASD that uses applied behavior analysis?

  • Speech therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Early intensive behavioral intervention (correct)
  • Medication

Which of the following is a non-genetic risk factor for ASD?

<p>Advanced parental age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What brain abnormality has been found in individuals with ASD?

<p>Reduced development of serotonergic neurons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated prevalence rate of ASD in the population?

<p>Between 1% and 2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is typically prescribed to alleviate symptoms of ADHD in children with ASD?

<p>Methylphenidate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal for the treatment of children with ASD?

<p>Improve social functioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention has the greatest positive impact on intelligence and language acquisition in children with ASD?

<p>Early intensive behavioral intervention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a genetic risk factor for ASD?

<p>Family history of ASD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-genetic risk factor for ASD?

<p>Birth before 26 weeks of gestation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following brain structures is NOT mentioned as having abnormalities in individuals with ASD?

<p>Hippocampus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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