Regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD):

A. Females are more likely than males to develop autism spectrum disorder.
B. ASD is the result of parenting styles; biology and genetics do not play a role.
C. There is a worldwide increase in the number of children being diagnosed with autism.
D. So far ASD has only been found in lower-class U.S. populations.


Ans: C. There is a worldwide increase in the number of children being diagnosed with autism.

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