Autism is a complex developmental disorder. The diagnostic ...

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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 (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Language as used in social communication
  b. Gross motor development
  c. Growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight
  d. Symbolic or imaginative play
  e. Social interaction

Question 2

The nurse is talking to the parent of a 13-month-old child. The mother states, My child does not make noises like da' or na' like my sister's baby, who is only 9 months old.
 
  Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate to make?
  a. I am going to request a referral to a hearing specialist.
  b. You should not compare your child to your sister's child.
  c. I think your child is fine, but we will check again in 3 months.
  d. You should ask other parents what noises their children made at this age.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Language as used in social communication, symbolic or imaginative play, and social interaction are three of the areas in which autistic children may show delayed or abnormal functioning. Gross motor development and growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight are not areas in which autistic children may show delayed or abnormal functioning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
By 11 months of age, a child should be making well-formed syllables such as da or na and should be referred to a specialist if not. You should not compare your child to your sister's child, I think your child is fine, but we will check again in 3 months, and You should ask other parents what noises their children made at this age are not appropriate statements to make to the parent.