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Which of the following is a characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)?
Impaired social interaction
Which of the following is a comorbid condition commonly associated with ASD?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
What is the significance of autoantibodies to the alpha folate receptor (FRα) in ASD?
They are associated with cerebral folate deficiency
Which of the following is a treatment that has been shown to improve symptoms and behaviors associated with ASD?
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What percentage of children with ASD were positive for FRα-blocking autoantibodies?
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Which of the following metabolic abnormalities define a distinct endophenotype of TSA closely associated with genetic, epigenetic, and mitochondrial abnormalities?
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What type of therapy has been found to be moderately to highly effective at reducing anxiety in school children with ASD?
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Which manual previously did not allow the co-diagnosis of ASD and ADHD?
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What are the modifiers used to describe the diagnosis of ADHD in individuals with ASD?
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What are the most common gastrointestinal symptoms reported by individuals with ASD?
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What is the prevalence of brain fog in patients with ASD?
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