Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1530 of 1700
Which of these developmental disorders has a genetic cause?
- Cerebral palsy, which comes from injury at birth
- Down syndrome
- Autism, which comes from problems in the womb
- Brain damage from a fall in later life
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Correct answer: Down syndrome
Down syndrome comes from the genes. Cerebral palsy and autism come from problems during development or injuries at birth.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026