Which of the Following Behaviours Is Most Likely to Cause

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviours is most likely to cause concern as to whether a child has autism?

• A) A toddler who is biting himself
• B) A toddler who has engaged in repetitive behaviours such as rocking over and over again
• C) A toddler who is hitting herself
• D) A toddler who displays head banging tendencies

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Definitions:

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Cultural Variations

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