Autism is a complex developmental disorder. The diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal functioning in which area with onset before age 3 years?
a. Parallel play
b. Gross motor development
c. Ability to maintain eye contact
d. Growth below the fifth percentile
ANS: C
One hallmark of autism spectrum disorders is the child's inability to maintain eye contact with another person. Parallel play is play typical of toddlers and is usually not affected. Social, not gross motor, development is affected by autism. Physical growth and development are not usually affected.
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