Parents Have Learned That Their 6-Year-Old Child Has Autism

question 20

Multiple Choice

Parents have learned that their 6-year-old child has autism.The nurse may help the parents to cope by explaining that the child may:

• A)Have an extremely developed skill in a particular area.
• B)Outgrow the condition by early adulthood.
• C)Have average social skills.
• D)Have age-appropriate language skills.

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Definitions:

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