When considering brain changes in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which statement is correct?

A. Individuals with ASD experience rapid brain growth in the first few years of life.
B. Individuals with ASD experience rapid brain growth that continues through adolescence.
C. The amygdalae of individuals with ASD is smaller compared to individuals without ASD.
D. Growth of the frontal cortex and temporal cortex are delayed, compared to people with typically-developing brains.


Answer: A

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