Tommy is a seven-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following would NOT be typical for him?
a) He has difficulty with language skills.
b) He enjoys playing with his older brother.
c) He isn't interested in playing with anything except his Tickle-Me-Elmo toy.
d) His symptoms first showed up when he was 8 months old.
ANS: B, Children with autism spectrum disorder usually do not take pleasure in being around other people, adults or other children included.
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