Question

Natalie is socially awkward and sometimes has difficulty responding to people. she has a few odd rituals and interests that only interfere with her daily life on occasion. she does not have an intellectual disability. under the dsm-5, natalie would be diagnosed with ____.​

Answer 1

The correct answer is autism spectrum disorder.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a developmental and neurological disorder characterized by a range of symptoms that are behavioral, social and speech related. Individuals suffering from ASD display behaviors and symptoms such as difficulties or awkwardness when communicating with others, lack of eye contact, rigidity and repetitive behaviors.