The term used in Canada to describe the subset of pervasive disorders that includes autism is
A)autism spectrum disorder.
B)autism subset disorder.
C)autism disorder.
D)autism developmental disorder.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the term used in Canada and other countries to describe a range of pervasive developmental disorders that includes autism. It is a broader term that recognizes the variability in symptoms, severity, and associated features that can exist across individuals with autism. The other answer choices are either incomplete or incorrect.

The Term Used in Canada to Describe the Subset of Pervasive