Little Kendra is three years old. She almost never shows any signs of recognition when her parents are around and basically ignores other people. Kendra occasionally bangs her head repeatedly. Kendra most likely
A. has autism spectrum disorder.
B. has schizophrenia.
C. has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
D. has separation anxiety disorder.
Answer: A
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