Which of the following is NOT characteristic of autism?

a. Charlie, who feels sad that he doesn't have any truly close friends
b. Linus, who is strongly attached to his blue baby blanket even though he is now 10
c. Lucy, who assumes inappropriately that othersdo things only for the reasons that she does
things
d. Snoopy, who persistently wags his tail just for the sensation of it
e. Frieda, who becomes upset if her naturally curly hair ever loses its curl


a. Charlie, who feels sad that he doesn't have any truly close friends

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