Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with:

A. autistic disorder
B. Rett's disorder
C. Asperger's disorder
D. a learning disorder


A. autistic disorder

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