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