All are true about autism EXCEPT:
ANSWER: (B) Child is able to interactREF: Kaplan & Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry 10tEl Edition p. 1194, Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Psychiatry Chapter 37Major Diagnostic Features of Dsm-iv Pervasive Developmental DisordersFeatureAutisticDisorderAsperger'sDisorderChildhoodDisintegrativeDisorderRett'sDisorderPervasive Developmental Disorder NOSSocial impairment+++++Language or communication disorder+ +++Repetitive interests and activities+++++Onset prior to 36 months+ + Average intelligence + Period of normal development +-t- Loss of skills in several areas +
Age between 18-24 months
Child is able to interact
Repetitive behavior is seen
Language is not well developed
Intellectual disability, communication, autism, and ADHD