A 7-year-old male client displays behaviors such as an inability to make eye contact with others, inappropriate facial expressions, difficulty in making friends, and showing little emotion with family members
He talks with adults but is awkward in his conversation. Given these behaviors, what is this client most likely experiencing? a. Childhood disintegrative disorder
b. Asperger's syndrome
c. Dyslexia
d. Rett syndrome
B
These classic behaviors are associated specifically with Asperger's syndrome. Childhood disintegrative disorder describes a condition in which the child regresses in various areas after 2 years of normal development. Dyslexia is a learning disorder in which individuals have difficulty integrating visual information. Rett syndrome refers to problems with motor, language, and social development between the ages of 5 months and 4 years.
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