Hannah was diagnosed with DSM-5's autism spectrum disorder. Because her intellectual and social functioning is relatively high, Hannah would MOST likely have been diagnosed with ______ using the DSM-IV.

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Asperger's syndrome would have been the most likely diagnosis for Hannah under the DSM-IV, as it specifically includes individuals with high levels of intellectual functioning and relatively good verbal and social skills. The other options, Rett syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder, are all separate conditions that involve more severe impairments in intellectual and/or social functioning.

Hannah Was Diagnosed with DSM-5's Autism Spectrum Disorder