Charlie is very sensitive to sound. Whenever things get loud, Charlie becomes distressed and begins to rock back and forth repetitively. Many times during the day, Charlie will repeat sounds softly to himself. Even though Charlie makes these repetitive sounds often, he struggles to communicate with language. This scenario demonstrates which developmental disability?

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The scenario describes behaviors such as sensitivity to sound, repetitive movements, and challenges with communication, which are characteristic of autism spectrum disorder.

Charlie Is Very Sensitive to Sound