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    How much do you know about Autism?

    Which of the following statements about prognosis in the autism spectrum is correct?

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    Early support, intensity of intervention, and language development before age five are associated with better functional outcomesCorrect
    The prognosis is predetermined at birth and is not modified by interventions
    Most people with autism never acquire functional language
    No factors have been identified that influence the trajectory

    Longitudinal studies show that early intervention, the presence of functional language at an early age, and IQ in the normal range predict better social adaptation and autonomy in adulthood.

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