Benji, a student in your class, exhibits some behaviors that aren't typical to other children in your class. At first, you thought he was extremely gifted and likely to be an overachiever, but as time has passed, you have realized that although he can tell you facts and can learn information quickly, he can't really apply his new knowledge. He also has difficulty getting along with his peers and
has an almost all-consuming interest in comic books. He also becomes very upset if something unexpected happens in class. As you've gotten to know Benji, you begin to suspect that he may be exhibiting characteristics of
a. Asperger's Syndrome.
b. a learning disability.
c. attention deficit and hyperactivity.
d. an emotional or behavioral problem.
a
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