Bobbie Jo appeared to develop normally for the first year of her life, but then she began to exhibit severe isolation and communication difficulties as well as repetitive behaviors. Her head size, however, was normal. The most likely DSM-5 diagnosis would be ____.

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Bobbie Jo's symptoms, including severe isolation, communication difficulties, and repetitive behaviors, align with autism spectrum disorder, which can manifest after a period of normal development. Asperger's syndrome is no longer a separate diagnosis in DSM-5.

Bobbie Jo Appeared to Develop Normally for the First Year