Lionel is two years old.His communication is severely impaired.He appears withdrawn and unresponsive to affection.He has difficulty in both verbal and nonverbal communication,and he tends to avoid social contact.He is most likely to be diagnosed with:

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The symptoms described match those of autism spectrum disorder which is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors or interests. It is typically diagnosed in early childhood, around the age of 2-3 years old. Option A, narcissistic personality disorder, is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others which is not applicable to a child at such a young age. Option B, Alzheimer's disease, is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects primarily the elderly population and is characterized by memory loss, confusion, and other cognitive decline symptoms. Option D, bipolar disorder, is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression which is also not applicable to a child at such a young age.

Lionel Is Two Years Old