Douglas is a six-year-old with autism spectrum disorder. Douglas likes string. He enters his classroom seeking and finding pieces of string. He then sits at his desk twirling the string backward and forward, in front of his face, while he completes assignments. What characteristic of autism spectrum disorder is Douglas displaying?
A. Nonverbal social communication
B. Stereotyped or repetitive actions
C. Interpersonal relationships
D. Social-emotional reciprocity
Answer: B
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