AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Can Autism Spectrum Disorder be diagnosed in someone with Intellectual Disability?
A
Yes, it can
B
No, it cannot
C
It cannot be diagnosed in the absence of Intellectual Disability
D
It depends on whether the symptoms exceed what would be expected based on the Intellectual Disability
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -About 1 percent of the general population is thought to have Intellectual Disability, and about 10% of individuals with Intellectual Disability also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autistic traits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three major criteria for intellectual disability: significant limitations in intellectual functioning, significant limitations in adaptive behavior, and onset before the age of 18.

Detailed explanation-4: -Boys are about four times more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder than girls are. Family history. Families who have one child with autism spectrum disorder have an increased risk of having another child with the disorder.

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