Daniel does not communicate well with others.As a result,he has few friends and does not understand the emotions of others.He has yet to acquire a theory of mind.Although he has profound social deficits,his score on a standardized intelligence test was in the normal range.Daniel MOST likely has:
A)ADHD.
B)an insecure attachment.
C)autism.
D)antisocial personality disorder.

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The description of Daniel's social deficits, lack of understanding of emotions and his failure to acquire a theory of mind all point towards a diagnosis of autism. The fact that his intelligence score is in the normal range suggests that his deficits are specifically related to social and emotional functioning, rather than cognitive ability. ADHD, insecure attachment, and antisocial personality disorder do not fully fit the constellation of symptoms described.

Daniel Does Not Communicate Well with Others