What Social Communication Skills Would Be Consistent with a Diagnosis

question 20

Multiple Choice

What social communication skills would be consistent with a diagnosis of severe autism spectrum disorder?

• A) minimal or completely absent skills
• B) isolated and awkward communication
• C) minimal atypical behaviors
• D) effective but somewhat awkward

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Definitions:

Tort

A civil wrong or injury, other than breach of contract, for which the court will provide a remedy in the form of damages to the injured party.

Fraud

The intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person or entity to gain an unjust advantage or harm another party.

Defamatory Statements

Statements that damage someone's reputation, either written (libel) or spoken (slander).

Duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility that one is bound to fulfill towards another person or society.