Which of the following is true about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
a. Boys are diagnosed at a higher rate than girls.
b. More children are diagnosed in North America than in Asia.
c. Studies have proven that vaccines cause ASD.
d. Children from lower SES are diagnosed more often than children from high SES.
Answer: A
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