Autism spectrum disorder may be associated with
a. larger than normal amounts of neurotrophins.
b. reduced amounts of neurotrophins.
c. childhood exposure to viruses.
d. parenting style.
Question 2
Which of the following individuals is most likely to have a child with autism spectrum disorder?
a. Linda, a skilled mechanical engineer.
b. Samantha, who is pregnant for the first time at age 28.
c. Susan, a gifted artist and poet with a family history of bipolar disorder.
d. Ashley, an actress who regularly smokes marijuana.
Positron emission tomography (PET) image showing the difference in the metabolic activity of the bra
Skin signs are objective evidence of an illness or disorder. They can be seen, measured, or felt.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder.
Normal Faults Common at divergent plate boundaries
Caudate Nucleus and Stereotyped Behavior in Autism
Normal change in sea level