Natalie Is Socially Awkward and Sometimes Has Difficulty Responding to People

question 55

Multiple Choice

Natalie is socially awkward and sometimes has difficulty responding to people. She has a few odd rituals and interests that only interfere with her daily life on occasion. She does not have an intellectual disability. Under the DSM-5, Natalie would most likely be diagnosed with ____.

• A) conduct disorder
• B) Asperger's syndrome
• C) social anxiety syndrome
• D) autism spectrum disorder

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Definitions:

Bayley Scales

A series of standardized tests used to assess the developmental progress of infants and toddlers across cognitive, motor, and emotional domains.

Motor Scale

A measure used to assess the motor development and motor skills of an individual, often used in pediatric and neurological assessments.

Infant Development

The physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur in babies from birth to the end of their second year.

Standing Skills

The abilities required for a person to maintain upright posture and balance, especially significant during early childhood development.