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BRWH

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Currently, scientists' main focus in developing biological treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is geared towards
 
  a. Finding pharmacological treatments for specific behaviors or symptoms
 b. Finding pharmacological treatments for the core neurobiological deficits in autism
  c. Developing gene therapy
 d. Refining neurosurgical techniques previously used for seizure patients

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One major distinction between Asperger's disorder and autism is that
 
  a. Asperger's disorder is associated with longer language delays and lower IQ.
 b. autism is associated with social impairment, and Asperger's disorder is not.
 c. autism develops in early childhood, and Asperger's develops during adolescence.
  d. Asperger's disorder is not associated with severe language delays.


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FergA

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

ktidd

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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