A range of disorders involving varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior is known as ________.

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The description is consistent with autism spectrum disorder, which encompasses a range of conditions characterized by difficulty with social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors or interests. Echolalia, attention deficit disorder, and conduct disorder are all separate conditions that may share some symptoms but do not fully capture the range of symptoms described in the prompt.

A Range of Disorders Involving Varying Degrees of Impairment in Communication