Jared,3,was taken to the doctor by his parents who were concerned by his seeming lack of attachment to those around him.Jared hardly spoke at all and spent all day preoccupied with bouncing his ball off a wall.After a thorough investigation,his pediatrician diagnosed him with:

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The symptoms described in the scenario suggest that Jared may have autistic disorder, as he is exhibiting a lack of social interaction and communication skills, along with engaging in repetitive behaviors (bouncing the ball off the wall). Asperger syndrome and ADHD may share some similar symptoms, but they do not necessarily involve the same behavioral patterns as autistic disorder. ICF syndrome is not a recognized disorder.

Jared,3,was Taken to the Doctor by His Parents Who Were