An aversion to touch or being held, along with delayed or absent language development, is characteristic of
A)attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
B)autism.
C)dementia.
D)mental retardation.
E)schizophrenia.

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Autistic disorder involves a combination of behavioral traits (e.g., lack of awareness of others, aversion to touch or being held, odd or repetitive behaviors, preoccupation with parts of objects) and communication deficits (usually echolalia [parrot speech]).

An Aversion to Touch or Being Held, Along with Delayed