Autism is a complex developmental disorder. The diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal functioning in which areas with onset before age 3 years? (Select all that apply.)
A) Language as used in social communication
B) Parallel play
C) Gross motor development
D) Growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight
E) Symbolic or imaginative play
F) Social interaction

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These are three of the areas in which autistic children may show delayed or abnormal functioning: language as used in social communication, symbolic or imaginative play, and social interaction. Parallel play is typical play of toddlers and is usually not affected. Gross motor development and growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight are usually not characteristic of autism.

Autism Is a Complex Developmental Disorder