From the case study of Nadia, many researchers make claims about autism and giftedness. What is the strongest valid claim that can be made from Nadia's case?
a. Since Nadia was diagnosed with autism and was highly gifted, we can conclude that autism could sometimes cause giftedness, even if we do not yet know how.
b. Since Nadia had language impairments but was highly gifted in art, we can conclude that individuals who have good language skills will likely be impaired at art.
c. Since Nadia was diagnosed with autism and was highly gifted, we can conclude that other individuals with autism are also gifted.
d. Since Nadia had language impairments but was highly gifted in art, we can conclude that autism and giftedness can coexist in an individual.
Answer: d. Since Nadia had language impairments but was highly gifted in art, we can conclude that autism and giftedness can coexist in an individual.
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