Chloe, a six-year-old, does not make eye contact while talking to others and does not show any facial expressions. She started talking only after she was 4 years old. Chloe remains largely isolated at school and does not mingle with the other children. She regularly flaps her hands and smells and tastes her toys. Identify the neurodevelopmental disorder that Chloe has.

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Chloe's symptoms, such as delayed speech development, lack of eye contact, absence of facial expressions, preference for isolation, repetitive movements (hand flapping), and unusual sensory behaviors (smelling and tasting toys), are characteristic of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior.

Chloe, a Six-Year-Old, Does Not Make Eye Contact While Talking