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option_0: Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders
option_1: Causes of autism
option_2: Autism pathophysiology
option_3: Mental retardation pathophysiology
option_4: Asperger syndrome pathophysiology
option_5: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology
option_6: Persistent motor or vocal tic disorder
option_7: Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Parkinson's disease