When considering brain changes in those with autism spectrum disorders which statement is most accurate?
a. Individuals with ASD experience rapid brain growth in the first few years of life.
b. Individuals with ASD experience rapid brain growth that lasts into adolescence.
c. The amygdala of individuals with ASD is smaller compared to children without ASD.
d. Growth of the frontal cortex and temporal cortex are delayed compared to typically-developing brains.
Answer: A
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