Tom seems to live in a world of his own, rarely interacting with others. Tom has limited speech capabilities, and he repeats stereotypical movements that seem to have no instrumental value. Most likely Tom would be characterized has having which of the following disorders?

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Tom's symptoms, such as limited social interactions, limited speech capabilities, and repetitive movements, are characteristic of autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior.

Tom Seems to Live in a World of His Own