Which statement is correct about the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder?

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Autism spectrum disorder is more common among boys than among girls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is approximately 1 in 54 children, with boys being approximately four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.

Answer: D
 The correct statement is that around 1 percent of children in the United States are born with autism. While the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder varies by study and by population, this is a commonly cited estimate. It is not more common among the lower socioeconomic classes or among European Americans than among Asian Americans.

Which Statement Is Correct About the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum