4-year-old child presents with delayed speech and poor concentration. He is not interested in friends and has difficulty in communication most probable diagnosis in this patient is
A. AutismB. ADHD
C. Specific learning disability
D. Mental retardation
The Answer is. A. (Autism)
Autism typically the onset
occurs before the age of two and half years. In some cases, the onset may occur
later in the childhood. The characteristic features of autism are as follows:
• Marked impairment in
reciprocal social and interpersonal interaction, e.g., impairment in making
friends and prefers solitary games.
• Marked impairment in language
and nonverbal communication.
• Abnormal behavioral
characteristics, especially repetitive behaviors.
