Social interaction and communication impairments are the central deficit of children with this type of ASD.
A) Autistic Disorder
B) Asperger syndrome
C) Rett syndrome
D) Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified
E) Childhood disintegrative disorder

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Autistic Disorder is characterized by social and communication impairments, which are the central deficit of the disorder. Asperger syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified, and Childhood disintegrative disorder also have social and communication impairments, but they may not be as severe or as prevalent as in Autistic Disorder. Rett syndrome is primarily characterized by regression in motor and cognitive abilities, although it can also involve some social and communication impairments.

Social Interaction and Communication Impairments Are the Central Deficit of Children