Trina exhibits echolalia, stereotypic movements, and self-injurious behaviours. She is unresponsive to others and is only interested in solitary activities. Which disorder is Trina most likely to be diagnosed with?

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Trina exhibits classic symptoms of autism, such as echolalia (repeating words or phrases heard from others), stereotypic movements (repetitive, non-functional movements), self-injurious behaviours, and lack of interest in social interactions. Social phobia and avoidant personality disorder may involve anxiety and avoidance of social situations, but do not typically involve the types of repetitive, self-stimulatory behaviours seen in Trina's case. Asperger's disorder has been removed as a separate diagnosis in the DSM-5, and would now be included under the broader category of autism spectrum disorder.

Trina Exhibits Echolalia, Stereotypic Movements, and Self-Injurious Behaviours