What are the answers to the following multiple-choice questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual development disorder?

Here are the answers to the multiple-choice questions:

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder is primarily a disorder of:

   • B. Brain development
   • ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting brain structure and function.

2. The diagnostic criteria for intellectual development disorder is based on:

   • A. Deficit in intellectual functions
   • Intellectual development disorder is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

3. Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by deficits in how many domains?

   • C. Three
   • The three core domains are social interaction, communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors.

4. Which is NOT a core feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

   • D. Fever
   • Fever is a general symptom of illness, not a diagnostic criterion for ASD.

5. Symptoms of ASD are usually recognized during:

   • B. Second year of life
   • While early signs can appear, symptoms often become more evident and are typically diagnosed in the second year of life.

6. Delayed language development is a sign of:

   • A. ASD
   • Significant delays in language acquisition are a common early indicator of ASD.

7. Unusual play pattern includes:

   • B. Carrying toys without playing
   • This reflects a lack of functional or imaginative play, which is characteristic of ASD.

8. Restricted repetitive behavior includes:

   • B. Echolalia
   • Echolalia, the repetition of words or phrases, is a common repetitive behavior in ASD.