10 Questions
What is the reported prevalence of ASD according to the text?
1 in 68
What factors may contribute to the increased prevalence of ASD according to the text?
Both a and b
Which type of diagnosis is consistently more reliable according to the text?
Diagnosis based on combined clinician observation and caregiver reports
What type of co-occurring problems are often present in later ASD diagnoses according to the text?
Anxiety, hyperactivity, and mood disorders
What does the text suggest is needed for children diagnosed with ASDs?
Clinical follow-up and reassessments
What is a possible reason for delayed ASD diagnoses in younger children?
The same factors that play a part in delayed diagnoses in younger children
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a possible factor contributing to the increased prevalence of ASD?
Genetic factors
What does the text suggest about the reliability of diagnoses based on either clinician observation or caregiver reports alone?
They are less reliable than combined clinician and caregiver reports
At what stage of development are clinical follow-up and reassessments particularly important for children diagnosed with ASDs?
Preschool years
What is the main focus of the text?
The diagnostic process for ASD
Explore the diverse group of severe chronic conditions known as developmental disabilities, which are characterized by mental and/or physical impairments impacting major life activities. Learn about the increasing prevalence of developmental disabilities over the years.
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