Alexis cannot master arithmetic in third grade and has been held back twice already. She is constantly having problems with division and multiplication. However, Alexis performs well when it comes to reading comprehension and vocabulary. Alexis would MOST likely be diagnosed with ______.
a. fragile X syndrome
b. autism spectrum disorder
c. specific learning disorder
d. intellectual developmental disorder
Ans: C
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