Jesse and Alice are twins. When their mother points at something interesting, Alice looks in that direction while Jesse remains indifferent and rarely looks in that direction. When their mother buys them toys, Alice plays with them while Jesse spends time smelling and tasting the toys. Jesse is most likely to be diagnosed with ________.

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Jesse's behaviors, such as indifference to social cues (not looking when something is pointed out) and unusual sensory interests (smelling and tasting toys), are indicative of autism spectrum disorder. Autism is characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and unique differences in sensory processing.

Jesse and Alice Are Twins