Q 1 Which of the following is an example of an autistic spectrum disorder symptom?
Answer options group
Gemma lacks social interaction skills since she does not initiate interactions with other children and she turns her head aside when spoken to.
Gemma is easily irritated and unable to cope with situations in which she is not the focus of attention.
Gemma is obedient and practically clings to everyone around her.
Gemma is highly impulsive—as soon as an idea comes to her mind, she acts on it.
Answer
Answer: (A) Gemma lacks social interaction skills by failing to initiate talks with other youngsters. When she is talked to, she turns her head aside.
Reason: Autism spectrum disorder: Major symptoms include difficulties in social contact with others, trouble developing and maintaining relationships with others, being inflexible, and having compulsive behavior that they display on a regular basis.
in contrast, Gemma exhibits personality disorder symptoms in options B, C, and D, such as wanting to be the center of attention and becoming irritated when it isn’t happening, being clingy on others, being impulsive when ideas pop up, and so on.