Leo Has Been Diagnosed with Severe Autism

Leo has been diagnosed with severe autism. Although he basically looks pretty normal, he is prone to severe tantrums if he encounters an unexpected change in routine. One day, he is unable to order his typical meal at his favorite restaurant because a storm prevented the delivery truck from making its normal run. Leo had a major meltdown right in the middle of the diner. Onlookers stared at Leo's parents as if they were to blame for his meltdown. This sort of response from others illustrates the

A) stigma associated with internalizing disorders.
B) stigma associated with developmental disorders.
C) self-stigma associated with autism.
D) self-stigma associated with Asperger's disorder.