Taliyah repeatedly bangs her head, refuses to interact socially, avoids eye contact, and has impaired communication. These symptoms suggest that she has __________.

A. Rett syndrome
B. childhood disintegrative disorder
C. Asperger's disorder
D. autism spectrum disorder


Answer: D

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