Question 168 · LEK · Autism spectrum disorder
Which of the following symptoms are characteristic of childhood autism?
- A. expressive language disorder and language comprehension disorder.
- B. lack of social or emotional reciprocity.
- C. symbolic play.
- D. stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Recall the core domains affected in autism: social reciprocity, communication and language, play, and restricted repetitive behaviour.
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