The most poignant feature of autism is the child's ______.
A) ritualistic behavior
B) communication difficulties
C) panic episodes
D) utter aloneness

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The term "utter aloneness" refers to the child's difficulty in connecting with others, social communication, and inability to develop and maintain relationships, which is one of the hallmark features of autism. Although ritualistic behavior, communication difficulties and panic episodes are also common in children with autism, the most poignant feature is their profound sense of aloneness.

The Most Poignant Feature of Autism Is the Child's ______