Three Children Have Been Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 85

Multiple Choice

Three children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Kim would rather listen to a machine buzzing than hear her mother's voice. Len prefers to be left alone. Matt needs physical contact with his mother all the time. Which of the children has/have symptoms that are common in autism spectrum disorder?

• A) Kim and Len
• B) Matt only
• C) Kim only
• D) Len and Matt

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