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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Which of the following is a characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)?

Impaired social interaction (correct)

Heightened sense of smell

Increased tolerance for change

Enhanced verbal communication skills

Which of the following is a comorbid condition commonly associated with ASD?

Migraine

Depression

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (correct)

Asthma

What is the significance of autoantibodies to the alpha folate receptor (FRα) in ASD?

They enhance 5-methyltetrahydrofolate production

They have no effect on folate transport

They improve folate metabolism

They are associated with cerebral folate deficiency (correct)

Which of the following is a treatment that has been shown to improve symptoms and behaviors associated with ASD?

N-acetyl-1-cysteine Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children with ASD were positive for FRα-blocking autoantibodies?

47% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metabolic abnormalities define a distinct endophenotype of TSA closely associated with genetic, epigenetic, and mitochondrial abnormalities?

Imbalance in glutathione-dependent redox metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy has been found to be moderately to highly effective at reducing anxiety in school children with ASD?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Signup and view all the answers

Which manual previously did not allow the co-diagnosis of ASD and ADHD?

DSM-IV Signup and view all the answers

What are the modifiers used to describe the diagnosis of ADHD in individuals with ASD?

Inattentive, hyperactive, combined-type, or not otherwise specified Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common gastrointestinal symptoms reported by individuals with ASD?

Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of brain fog in patients with ASD?

Unknown Signup and view all the answers