Josh has begun to exhibit deficiencies in language, interpersonal skills, affective behavior, and intellectual functioning. Most of his symptoms were evident before he was three, and his parents report an increased amount of self- stimulating behavior. It is likely that Josh has been diagnosed as having
A) Down Syndrome.
B) intellectual disabilities.
C) Autism.
D) TBI.

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The symptoms mentioned, such as deficiencies in language, interpersonal skills, affective behavior, and self-stimulation, are all common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities may also lead to developmental delays and intellectual deficits, but they typically do not exhibit the same symptoms as ASD. TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) may cause cognitive deficits, but it is not the most likely explanation for Josh's symptoms, given that his symptoms were evident before he was three.

Josh Has Begun to Exhibit Deficiencies in Language, Interpersonal Skills