An aversion to touch or being held, along with delayed or absent language development, is characteristic of:
a. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
b. autism.
c. dementia.
d. mental retardation.
B
Autistic disorder involves a combination of behavioral traits (lack of awareness of others, aver-sion to touch or being held, odd or repetitive behaviors, or preoccupation with parts of objects) and communication deficits (usually echolalia [parrot speech]).
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