Two Children Are Thought to Have Intellectual Disabilities, but One

question 30

Multiple Choice

Two children are thought to have intellectual disabilities, but one is suspected of being autistic as well. Which characteristic would best help to identify the child with autistic disorder?

• A) The child speaks fluently and with creativity.
• B) The child shows splinter skills
• C) The child is a girl.
• D) The child likes to relate to other children.

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