Seamus is very talented at drawing and obsessive about details when drawing pictures. His speech is close to normal, but he tends to shy away from other children and is awkward when trying to relate to others. Which diagnosis would BEST fit Seamus's behavior?

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Seamus's keen interest in drawing and obsession with details is consistent with the restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior characteristic of autism spectrum disorder. His shyness and awkwardness with social interaction also align with this diagnosis. Compulsive disorder is possible, but this diagnosis does not necessarily account for Seamus's social difficulties. Dyslexia is primarily related to difficulties with reading and writing, not social behavior. ADHD may include difficulties with social interaction, but it does not fully explain Seamus's obsession with drawing and attention to detail.

Seamus Is Very Talented at Drawing and Obsessive About Details