Post-mortem examinations of the brains of children with autism spectrum disorder indicate that abnormalities in the cortex begin _____.
a. during the first 3 months after birth
b. during pregnancy
c. between the ages of 2-5 years
d. between the ages of 6-18 months
Answer: b. during pregnancy
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