Two children are thought to have intellectual disabilities, but one is suspected of being autistic, too.Which of the following situations would best help to identify the child with autistic disorder?

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Splinter skills are skills that are highly developed in a specific area despite overall intellectual deficits. This is a common trait in children with autism, so observing splinter skills would be the best indicator of autism in one of the children. The other answer choices do not necessarily indicate autism.

Two Children Are Thought to Have Intellectual Disabilities, but One