Zachary,age 3,has autism.Zachary probably __________ often __________ than typically developing agemates.
A) more; engages in social referencing
B) less; establishes joint attention
C) more; imitates an adult's novel behaviors
D) less; uses words to echo what others say

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One of the hallmark characteristics of autism is difficulty with establishing joint attention, which involves engaging with others to share attention to an object or event. Therefore, it is likely that Zachary engages in joint attention less frequently than typically developing agemates.

Zachary,age 3,has Autism