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Ken finds it difficult to read what other people are thinking. He does not have many friends and other children call him “weird”. He doesn’t quite understand the function and meaning of having eye-to-eye contact with other people. Despite his challenges in social domains, he maintains average grades in his classes, and he can carry verbal exchanges with other people. Which of the following disorders is a best fit to his symptoms?  

From a biological perspective, factor(s) associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders include(s):

Which of the following is the best analogy for neurofibrillary tangles that occur in Alzheimer’s disease?

Youths with autism are sometimes aggressive and impulsive and fail to pay close attention to others. Youths with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have learning problems such as difficulty reading. These examples indicate that developmental and disruptive behavior disorders may be

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for disruptive behavior disorders?

Identify the disorder below and bullet point the symptoms that made you come to the diagnosis. There is only one answer. Jayden and Connor are both 2nd grade students at a metropolitan primary school. They both have significant delays in their academic achievement in all areas of the curriculum. Each have shown a below average IQ. Connor and Jayden are in the same class and often work in a small group on a differentiated program with and without direct support

Which of the following statements is FALSE for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

People with problems understanding basic aspects of life are often diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder known as:

Children with true ADHD are often misdiagnosed with conduct or oppositional defiant disorder while, at the same time, the ADHD medications are being overprescribed. ADHD is thus

Abby is constantly behaving in a way contrary to her parents. If they ask her to take her dishes to the counter after dinner, she refuses. If they tell her it is time to take a shower and get ready for bed, she continues to play with her toys while staring them down. She often loses her temper when her parents push her to comply, and her aggression seems to be increasingly worse. Abby may be diagnosed with