Tommy is a seven-year-old boy who has difficulty with language skills. He is only interested in playing with his Tickle-Me Elmo toy, and his symptoms first showed up when he was eight months old. Tommy most likely has __________?

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Tommy's symptoms, including language skill difficulties and a narrow range of interests, align with characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD symptoms often appear in the first two years of life, which is consistent with Tommy's symptoms showing up at eight months old.

Tommy Is a Seven-Year-Old Boy Who Has Difficulty with Language