Autism Is a Complex Developmental Disorder

question 22

Multiple Choice

Autism is a complex developmental disorder. The diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal functioning in which area(s) with onset before age 3 years? Choose all that apply.

• A)Language as used in social communication
• B)Parallel play
• C)Gross motor development
• D)Growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight
• E)Symbolic or imaginative play
• F) Social interaction

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