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fagboi · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A child with autism spectrum disorder is observed interacting with his parents in a room full of toys. We are likely to see the child ____.

a. aggressively use the toys, destroying some of them
b. cling to the parents and refuse to play with the toys
c. prefer interaction with the father rather than the mother or the toys
d. make no eye contact with the parents while he plays

Question 2

Wesley is eight and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His symptoms include an extreme unresponsiveness to adults and a lack of meaningful speech. If Wesley has the typical pattern of autism symptoms, which other symptom can we expect?

a. muscle tics of the face, arms, and hands
b. repetitive, self-absorbed activities
c. highly imaginative play
d. anxiety attacks when left alone