Assume that you are alone in a room with a child suffering from a disorder of childhood. If you didn't know the child's diagnosis, what behavior of the child's might start to convince you that the disorder is autism spectrum disorder?

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The fact that the child is not responsive to other people is a key characteristic of autism spectrum disorder. A child with autism may not make eye contact, respond to their name being called, or engage in social interactions in typical ways. The other behaviors listed (arguing defiantly with parents, screaming uncontrollably when separated from parents, and being very active and finding it difficult to stay on task) are not typically associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Assume That You Are Alone in a Room with a Child