Charles Was Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

question 62

Multiple Choice

Charles was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . He is extremely unresponsive to adults and does not speak. He first showed these abnormalities around the age of six. What aspect of Charles's case is unusual for autistic disorder?

• A) It is unusual for a person with ASD to show abnormalities first at age 6.
• B) It is unusual for a person with ASD to be male.
• C) It is unusual for a person with ASD to be unresponsive to adults.
• D) It is unusual for a person with ASD not to speak.

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