A Child Who Shows Repeated Rhythmic, Purposeless Movements Such as Nail

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child who shows repeated rhythmic, purposeless movements such as nail biting, head banging or body rocking would be diagnosed with:

• A)Autism spectrum disorder
• B)Stereotypic movement disorder
• C)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation
• D)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation

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