Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1538 of 1700
How does autism differ from other developmental disorders?
- A person with autism can be very intelligent
- Autism always causes a severe intellectual disability
- Autism affects only speech and no other behavior
- Autism begins only in older adulthood
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Correct answer: A person with autism can be very intelligent
Unlike many other developmental disorders, autism can occur with high intelligence. It changes how a person handles stimuli and social contact.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026