An all-encompassing condition often characterized by the following 6 characteristics: -intense inner-directedness and problems such as inability to participate in "normal" social interaction and relationships -communication difficulties -difficulties acquiring language, expressing their thoughts and feelings, or accurately reading the meaning of nonverbal behavior and facial expressions -demonstrate repetitive self -intense obsession with objects, a limited range of interests that can capture their attention, and a compulsive need for predictability and sameness -demonstration of cognitive deficits similar to those of people with intellectual disabilities but with some peculiar aspects -difficulties with sensory perception
What will be an ideal response?
autism
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