Question

Susie likes to play alone and often struggles to play with her classmates, because she has trouble communicating with others. She enjoys drawing big circles on white paper with the red crayon. When the red crayon is unavailable, Susie becomes very frustrated. Susie may be exhibiting symptoms of which exceptionality?

Answer 1

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Also referred to as ASD.

This is one of the developmental and neurological developmental disorder that starts in the early phase of childhood and can last throughout an individual's life. Basically, ASD affects the way an individual communicates, learns, and acts and interacts with other individuals.

A child who is diagnosed with ASD shows rigid, obsessive, and restricted behavior and interest.

Symptoms:

1. Abnormal facial expressions and body posturing.

2. Abnormal voice tone.

3. Poor eye contact.

4. Inappropriate or unsuitable Social Interaction.

5. Language comprehension problem.

Types: Autistic Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Syndrome, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.