What is the nature of the relationship between autism and Asperger's disorder?
A) Asperger's disorder is a less severe form of autism.
B) Autism is diagnosed between birth and 5 years of age, and then the diagnosis changes to Asperger's disorder.
C) Asperger's disorder is the diagnostic label for girls, while autism is the diagnostic label for boys. Other than that, however, they are the same condition.
D) Autism is diagnosed when there is a chromosomal precursor to the symptoms, while Asperger's disorder is diagnosed when there is no chromosomal abnormality. The two illnesses have identical symptoms, however.
Answer: A
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