Ben is 4 years old and has not spoken his first words yet.He does not interact with any of the children in his day care and gets very agitated when any changes are made to his environment.At times,he also flaps his arms for no apparent reason.Based on his symptoms,Ben is MOST likely to be diagnosed with:

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Ben's lack of speech, difficulty with social interactions, and self-stimulatory behavior (flapping his arms) are all characteristic symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Childhood schizophrenia and conduct disorder are less likely due to the specific symptoms described, and while ADHD can also impact social interactions, it typically does not involve the same level of repetitive behaviors or delays in language development that Ben exhibits.

Ben Is 4 Years Old and Has Not Spoken His