Discuss what is known about the different developmental ...

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Discuss what is known about the different developmental trajectories of ASD.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
 
  a. difficulty controlling intrusive and irrational thoughts
  b. thoughts or behaviors are identified by the individual as reasonable and justifiable
  c. preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance
  d. recurrent picking resulting in lesions

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Answer to Question 1

 Lifelong disorder that may be diagnosed early
 Earlier onset is associated with severity
 Usually diagnosable between 2 and 4 years of age
 Regression and/or gradual deterioration of skills
 Plateauing of skills
 Substantial heterogeneity in communication, social, and behavioral domains
 Significant intellectual deficits related to poorer prognosis
 bloomers may show significant improvement over time
 Stability of diagnosis related to severity of symptoms
 More likely improvements in those whose symptoms are mild and have better cognitive functioning

Answer to Question 2

A