A nurse assesses a 3-year-old child diagnosed with autistic disorder. Which finding is most associated with the child's disorder?

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Autistic disorder involves distortions in development of social skills and language that include perception, motor movement, attention, and reality testing. Caretakers nearly always mention the child's failure to develop interpersonal skills. The distracters are expected behaviors for a 3-year-old child.

A Nurse Assesses a 3-Year-Old Child Diagnosed with Autistic Disorder