Autism is a complex developmental disorder. The diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal functioning in which area(s) with onset before age 3 years (select all that apply)?
a. Language as used in social communication
b. Gross motor development
c. Growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight
d. Symbolic or imaginative play
e. Social interaction
ANS: A, D, E
Language as used in social communication, symbolic or imaginative play, and social interaction are three of the areas in which autistic children may show delayed or abnormal functioning. Gross motor development and growth below the 5th percentile for height and weight are not areas in which autistic children may show delayed or abnormal functioning.
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