Understanding Autism Epidemiology

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At what age is autism typically diagnosed in early childhood?

Around 6-7 years

Around 4-5 years

Around 2-3 years (correct)

Around 3-4 years

What is the estimated global prevalence of autism?

1 in 160 children (correct)

1 in 100 children

1 in 50 children

1 in 200 children

What is the approximate male-to-female ratio for autism diagnosis?

5:1

3:1

2:1

4:1 (correct)

What does speech therapy primarily address in individuals with autism?

Challenges with expressive and receptive language Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of heritability estimates for autism?

50-90% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of therapy is crucial for helping individuals with autism develop self-care skills?

Occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of family involvement in the comprehensive care of individuals with autism?

Essential support and involvement in the treatment process Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration regarding medication for individuals with autism?

Medication is not a cure for autism and should be used in conjunction with other treatments Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in diagnosing autism?

Developmental screening Signup and view all the answers

What are the diagnostic criteria for diagnosing autism based on?

Diagnostic criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically involved in the comprehensive evaluation for diagnosing autism?

Team of professionals such as developmental pediatrician, child psychologist, speech therapist Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is a crucial part of the evaluation process for diagnosing autism?

Parent and caregiver input Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Autism Epidemiology

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Questions and Answers

At what age is autism typically diagnosed in early childhood?

What is the estimated global prevalence of autism?

What is the approximate male-to-female ratio for autism diagnosis?

What does speech therapy primarily address in individuals with autism?

What is the range of heritability estimates for autism?

Which type of therapy is crucial for helping individuals with autism develop self-care skills?

What is the primary role of family involvement in the comprehensive care of individuals with autism?

What is an important consideration regarding medication for individuals with autism?

What is the first step in diagnosing autism?

What are the diagnostic criteria for diagnosing autism based on?

Who is typically involved in the comprehensive evaluation for diagnosing autism?

Which aspect is a crucial part of the evaluation process for diagnosing autism?

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