Asked by Onaiz Fahim on Jun 09, 2024
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Sean's parents noticed that he rarely smiled or made eye contact with them.As Sean got older,his parents were increasingly concerned about his development;although he seemed to have normal intelligence,he didn't seem to understand facial expressions.It is likely that Sean has
A) major depressive disorder.
B) high-functioning autism ("Asperger's syndrome") .
C) dissociative identity disorder.
D) low-functioning autism.
High-Functioning Autism
A classification of autism spectrum disorder where individuals have average or above-average intelligence and are capable of basic life skills but struggle with social interactions and communication.
Major Depressive Disorder
A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, often impacting daily functioning.
Facial Expressions
The movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions, intentions, or social information to others.
- Delimit the differentiation between autism spectrum disorders, communication disorders, and specific learning disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Delimit the differentiation between autism spectrum disorders, communication disorders, and specific learning disorders.
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