Jeffrey Is 6 Years Old

question 46

Multiple Choice

Jeffrey is 6 years old.He is socially awkward and did not learn to walk until he was almost 2.In addition,he still has a hard time using a fork or spoon to feed himself.He is obsessed with model airplanes (he has more than 200 models and can name each one) .Playing with his model airplanes is the only activity he engages in unless he is pressured into doing something else.Jeffrey MOST likely has:

• A) Asperger syndrome.
• B) Autism spectrum disorder.
• C) Rett's syndrome.
• D) William syndrome.

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain, responsible for controlling life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Amygdala

A set of small, almond-shaped clusters of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, playing a key role in processing emotions.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Brain Scan

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