Liu, King, and Bearman (2010) find that independent of other factors, children living near other children diagnosed with autism are more likely to also be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This demonstrates that Autism Spectrum Disorder is ___________.

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The fact that children living near others diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder are more likely to also be diagnosed with the disorder indicates that it is a social phenomenon, influenced by the shared social and environmental experiences of those in close proximity. It does not suggest that it is contagious, more common in certain geographic regions, something that can be learned and performed, or not a real disorder.

Liu, King, and Bearman (2010) Find That Independent of Other