The characteristics of impaired communication, impaired social behavior, and repetitive self- stimulatory behaviors during the first few years after birth are shown by individuals diagnosed as:
A)moderately developmentally disabled
B)schizophrenic
C)severely intellectually disabled
D)autistic

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Impaired communication, impaired social behavior, and repetitive self-stimulatory behaviors are all common characteristics of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Moderately developmentally disabled and severely intellectually disabled individuals may have communication impairments and social difficulties, but they typically do not exhibit repetitive self-stimulatory behaviors. Schizophrenia is a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking, and while communication and social difficulties may be present, repetitive self-stimulatory behaviors are not typically a symptom of schizophrenia.

The Characteristics of Impaired Communication, Impaired Social Behavior, and Repetitive