Marty is in middle school. He is an intelligent boy with good language skills. He is fascinated with the local train schedule and likes to make sure that the train arrives and leaves on time
Every day. Marty does not like to play with other children and he has difficulty making eye
Contact with anyone. Marty has diagnostic features of ______.
A) Rett's disorder
B) childhood disintegrative disorder
C) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
D) Asperger's disorder

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marty's fascination with the train schedule and advanced language skills suggest a high level of functioning, ruling out Rett's disorder and childhood disintegrative disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder does not fit his profile as he does not appear to have issues with hyperactivity or impulsivity. However, his difficulty with social interaction and eye contact suggest possible Asperger's disorder.

Marty Is in Middle School